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THE NEW 

CONGREGATIONAL 

HYMN BOOK. 



PSALMS AND HYMNS 

roit 

DIVINE WORSHIP. 



PUBLISHED TOR 



Ijjc Congregational Union of (Bnglnnb anb Sffitaks, 

BY HODDEli AND STO'UttHXu^, 
27, PATERNOSTER ROW. 



I 

CONTENTS. 



ARRANGEMENT OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 



PSALMS : Numbers. 

Metrical Versions 1 — 251 

HYMNS 

The Divtne Being. 
God. 

His glory and perfections 252 — 270 

The works of God — 

Creation, providence, grace 271 — 302 

God — the Son. 

His glory and worship 303—313 

His mediatorial character and titles ... 314 — 341 

His incarnation and advent 342 — 347 

His human life and example 348 — 359 

His love and sympathy 360 — 369 

His passion and death 370 — 384 

His resurrection and ascension 385 — 394 

His intercession and reign 395 — 415 

His second advent, and the judgment. 416—421 

God — the Holy Spirit. 

His offico and power 425— 444 

The Holy Trinity, 

pomologies... 44§—453 



Vi CONTENTS. 

The Holy Scriptures. Numbers. 
Inspiration, authority, and excellence.. 459 — 474 

Man. 

His fall, mortality, probation 475 — 495 

The Gospel. 

Statements and invitations 496 — 522 

The Christian Life. 
Commencement. 

Eepentance and faith in Jesus 523 — 552 

Regeneration and adoption 553 — 561 

Personal dedication 562—576 

Duties. 

Holiness and love 577 — 588 

Contentment and resignation 589 — 602 

Trust in God, diligence • 603—619 

Courage, conflict 620—629 

Difficulties. 

Pilgrimage 630—633 

Temptations and declensions 634 — 646 

Trials 647—653 

Privileges. 

Support and guidance 654 — 662 

Protection and perseverance 663 — 673 

Communion with God 674 — 684 

Delighting in God 685—698 

Aspirations and hopes 699 — 714 

Death and the Grave 715 — 736 

The Future Life. 

Resurrection 737 — 740 

Heaven 741—752 



CONTENTS. Vii 

The Lord's Day and Worship. Numbers. 

Sabbath morning 753 — 765 

Public worship 7 66 — 785 

Before and after sermon 786 — 796 

Sabbath evening 797 — 799 

Prayer Meetings. 

General 800—811 

Eevival 812 — 817 

The Church of Christ. 

Its unity and safety 818 — 826 

Church Meetings. 

General 827—831. 

Admission of members S35 — 812 

Dismission of members 843 

Seeking and welcoming a pastor 811, 815 

Choice of deacons 846 

Parting 817—819 

The Ordinances. 

Baptism and Lord's Supper 850 — 880 

Special Occasions. 

Founding and opening places of worship 881 — 885 

Meetings of ministers 886 — 890 

Ordination of pastors S91 — 897 

Christian Missions. 

Ordination of missionaries 898 — 901 

The colonies 902—906 

All nations 907—928 

Times and Seasons. 

Morning and evening 929 — 916 

Saturday evening 947 — 949 

The harvest 950—952 

Commencement and close of the year.. 953 — 962 

Youth • 963—971 



Till 



CONTENTS. 



Anniversaries. Numbers. 

Sunday schools 972 — 975 

General charities 976, 977 

Domestic Religion. 

Family worship 978 — 987 

Marriage and a new home 988—992 

National Hymns 993—1000 



Index of Psalms and Hymns. 

Index of every Verse except the First* 

Index of Occasions. 

Index oe Subjects. 

Index of Versions of Psalms. 

Index oe Scripture Texts. 

Index oe Peculiar Metres. 



PSALMS. 



— + 

(Psalm 1.) CM. watts. 

The Saint and the Sinner. 

1 "DLEST is the man who shuns the place 
-U Where sinners love to meet ; 

"Who fears to tread their. wicked ways, 
And hates the scoffer's seat : 

2 But in the statutes of the Lord 

Has placed his chief delight ; 
By day he reads or hears the word, 
And meditates by night. 

3 Green as the leaf, and ever fair, 

Shall his profession shine ; 
While fruits of holiness appear 
Like clusters on the vine. 

4 Not so the impious and unjust ; 

What vain designs they form I 
Their hopes are blown away like dust, 
Or chaff before the storm. 

5 Sinners, in judgment, shall not stand 

Among the sons of grace, 
When Christ, the Judge, at His right hand 
Appoints His saints a place. 

G His eye beholds the path they tread, 
His heart approves it well , 
But crooked ways of sinners lead 
Down to the gates of hell. 

i \ 



PSALMS. 

(Psalm 2.) S.M. watts. 

Christ rising, interceding, and reigning. 

1 TTTHY did the Gentiles rage, 

T V And Jews with one accord, 
Bend all their counsels to destroy 
The Anointed of the Lord ? 

2 Rulers and kings agree 
To form a vain design ; 

Against the Lord their powers unite, 
Against His Christ they join. 

3 The Lord derides their rage, 
And will support His throne ; 

He that hath raised Him from the dead 
Hath owned Him for His Son. 

4 Ascended now on high, 
He asks to rale the earth ; 

The merit of His blood He pleads, 
And pleads His heavenly birth. 

5 He asks, and God bestows 
A large inheritance ; 

Far as the world's remotest ends 
His kingdom shall advance. 

6 Be wise, ye rulers, now, 
And worship at His throne : 

'With trembling joy, ye people, bow 
To God's exalted Son. 

7 If once His wrath arise, 
Ye perish on the place : 

Then blessed is the soul that flies 
For refuge to His grace. 

(Psalm 3.) L.M. watts. 

A Morning Psalm. 
1 f~X LORD, how many are my foes, 

\J In this weak state of flesh and blood ! 
My peace they daily discompose, 
But my defence and hope is God, 



PSALMS. 



2 Tired with the burdens of the day, 
To Thee I raised mine evening cry : 
Thou heardst when I began to pray, 
And Thine almighty help was nigh. 

3 Supported by Thy heavenly aid, 

I laid me down, and slept secure : 

Not death should make my heart afraid. 

Though I should wake and rise no more. 

4 But God sustained me all the night ; 
Salvation doth to God belong : 

He raised my head to see the light ; 
I make His praise my morning song. 

(Psalm 4.) CM. watts. 



1 T ORD, Thou wilt hear me when I pray, 



I fear before Thee all the day, 
Nor would I dare to sin. 

2 And while I rest my weary head, 

From cares and business free, 
5 Tis good conversing on my bed 
With mine own heart and Thee. 

3 I pay this evening sacrifice ; 

And when my work is done, 
Great God, my faith, my hope relies 
Upon Thy grace alone. 

4 Thus, with my thoughts composed to peace, 

I give mine eyes to sleep ; 
Thy hand in safety keeps my days, 
And will my slumbers keep. 

(Psalm 5.) CM. . watts. 

LorcVs-day Morning. 
1 T ORD, in the morning Thou shalt hear 
^LJ My voice ascending high ; 
To Thee will I direct my prayer, 
To Thee lift up mine eye ; — ^ 



An Evening Psalm. 




PSALMS. 



2 Up to the hills where Christ is gons 

To plead for all His saints, 
Presenting at His Father's throne 
Our songs and our complaints. 

3 Thou art a God, before whose sight 

The wicked shall not stand ; 
Sinners shall ne'er be Thy delight, 
Nor dwell at Thy right hand. 

4 But to Thy house will I resort. 

To taste Thy mercies there ; 
I will frequent Thy holy court, 
And worship in Thy fear. 

5 may Thy Spirit guide my feet 

In ways of righteousness ; 
Make every path of duty straight 
And plain before my face. 



(Psalm 6.) CM. England. 
Divine Help in Affliction, 

1 TN anger, Lord, rebuke me not, 
-1 Nor smite my guilty soul ; 

Let not Thy righteous wrath be hot : 
Save me and make me whole. 

2 My heart is vexed with sore distress ; 

But Thou, Lord, how long ?— 
Return in grace and righteousness, 
And make Thy love my song. 

3 Death utters forth no note of praise, 

The silent grave no prayer : 
do not now cut short my days, 
Nor leave me to to despair ! 

4 Long weary nights of pain and grief 

My wasting strength destroy ; 
Lord, give these weeping eyes relief, 
And change my tears to joy, 



PSALMS. 



5 My prayer is heard — the Lord is nigh ! 
He bids my foes depart ; 
While shame o'erwhelms them suddenly, 
His mercy cheers my heart. 

(Psalm 8.) CM. watts. 

Christ's Condescension and Glory. 




LORD, our Lord, how wondrous great 
Is Thine exalted name ! 



The glories of Thy heavenly state 
Let men and babes proclaim. 

2 When I behold Thy works on high, 

The moon that rules the night, 
And stars that well adorn the sky — 
Those moving worlds of light ; 

3 Lord, what is man or all his race, 

Who dwells so far below. 
That Thou shouldst visit him with grace, 
And love his nature so ? — - 

4 That Thine eternal Son should bear 

To take a mortal form ; 
Made lower than His angels are, 
To save a dying worm ? 

5 Let Him be crowned with majesty 

Who bowed His head to death ; 
And be His honours sounded high 
By all things that have breath. 

6 Jesus, our Lord, how wondrous great 

Is Thine exalted name ! 
The glories of Thy heavenly state 
Let the whole earth proclaim. 

^ (Psalm 8.) CM. Montgomery. 
■J Divine Glory and Condescension. 
1 i~\ LORD, our King, how excellent 
Thy name on earth is known ! 
Thy glory in the firmament, 
How wonderfully shown ! 



PSALMS. 

2 Yet are the humble dear to Thee ; 

Thy praises are confessed 
By infants lisping on the knee, . 
And sucklings at the breast. 

3 When I behold the heavens on high, 

The work of Thy right hand, 
The moon and stars amid the sky, — 
Thy lights in every land : 

4 Lord, what is man, that Thou shouldst deign 

On him to set Thy love, 
Give him on earth awhile to reign, 
Then fill a throne above ? 

5 Lord, how excellent Thy name ! 

How manifold Thy ways ! 
Let time Thy saving truth proclaim, 
Eternity, Thy praise. 

9 (Psalm 9.) CM. watts. 

God the Sovereign J udge. 

1 TTTITH my whole heart I'll raise my song, 

' V Thy wonders I'll proclaim ; 
Thou sovereign Judge of right and wrong, 
Wi j put my foes to shame. 

2 I'll sing Thy majesty and grace ; 

My (rod prepares His throne 
To judge the world in righteousness, 
And make His vengeance known. 

3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove 

For all the poor oppressed ; 
To save the people of His love, 
And give the weary rest. 

4 The men that know Thy name will trust 

In Thine abundant grace ; 
For Thou dost ne'er forsake the just, 
Who humbly seek Thy face. 

6 



PSALMS. 



5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, 
Who dwells on Zion's hill, 
Who executes His threatening word, 
And doth His grace fulfil. 



(Psalm 11.) 6666,88 lyte. 



J_tJL What foe can injure me ? 

Why bid rne like a bird 

Before the fowler flee ? 
The Lord is on His heavenly throne, 
Omnipotent to save His own. 

2 The wicked may assail, 
The tempter sorely try, 
All earth's foundations fail, 
All nature's springs be dry ; 

Yet God is in His holy shrine, 
And I am strong while He is mine. 

3 His flock to Him is dear, 
He watches them from high ; 
He sends them trials here, 
To fit them for the sky : 

But safely will He tend and keep jj. 
The humblest, feeblest of His sheep. 

4 His foes a season here 
May triumph and prevail ; 
But, ah ! the hour is near, 
When all their hopes must fail : 

While like the sun His saints shall rise, 
And shine with Him above the skies. 



1 TXTHO shall ascend Thy heavenly place, 
V Y Great God, and dwell before' Thy face ? 
The man that minds religion now, 
And humbly walks with God below : 




Safety and Glory of the Righteous. 
1\/TY trust is in the Lord ; 



1 




(Psalm 15.) L.M. 
The Citizen of Z ion . 



WATTS. 



7 



2 Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, 
"Whose lips still speak the thing they mean ; 
No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; 

He hates to do his neighbour wrong ; 

3 He loves his enemies, and prays 
For those that curse him to his face ; 
And doth to all men still the same 
That he would hope or wish from them ; 

4 Yet, when his holiest works are done, 
His soul depends on grace alone : — 
This is the man Thy face shall see, 
And dwell for ever, Lord, with Thee. 



H His arm is mine almighty prop : 
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue, 
My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 

2 Though in the dust I lay my head, 
Yet, gracious God, Thou wilt not leave 
My soul for ever with the dead, 

Nor lose Thy children in the grave. 

3 My flesh shall Thy first call obey, 
Shake off the dust, and rise on high ; 
Then shalt Thou lead the wondrous way 
Up to Thy throne above the sky. 

4 There streams of endless pleasure flow ; 
And full discoveries of Thy grace, 
Which we but tasted here below, 

Spread heavenly joys through all the place. 



The Sinner s Portion and the Saint's Hope. 

WHAT sinners value I resign ; 
Lord, 'tis enough that Thou art mine ; 

1 shall behold Thy blissful face, 
And stand complete in righteousness. 





(Psalm 17.) 



L.M. 



WATTS. 



PSALMS . 



2- This life's a dream, an empty show ; 
But the bright world to which I go 
Hath joys substantial and sincere : 
When shall I wake and find me there ? 

3 glorious hour ! blest abode ! 
I shall be near and like my God ; 
And flesh and sin no more control 
The sacred pleasures of my soul. 

4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground 
Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; 
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, 
And in my Saviour's image rise. 




(Psalm 18.) L.M. watts. 

Hejoicing in God. 



1 TUST are Thy ways, and true Thy word, 

Great rock of my secure abode : 
Who is a God beside the Lord ? 
Or where' s a refuge like our God ? 

2 'Tis He that girds me with His might, 
Gives me His holy sword to wield ; 
And while with sin and hell I fight, 
Spreads His salvation for my shield. 

3 He lives, and blessed be my rock ; 
The God of my salvation lives : 
The dark designs of hell are broke ; 
Sweet is the peace my Father gives. 

•A Before the scoffers of the age 
I will exalt my Father's name, 
Nor tremble at their mighty rage, 
But meet reproach, and bear the shame. 

5 To David and his royal seed 
Thy grace for ever shall extend ; 
Thy love to saints in Christ, their Head, 
Knows not a limit, nor an end. 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 18.) 6666,88 lyte. 

D iv h i e In terpositio 1 1 . 



1 TTTHOM should we love like Thee, 

V t Our God, our Guide, our King, 
The tower to which we flee, 
The rock to which we cling ? 
for a thousand tongues to show 
The debt' ^hat we to mercy owe. 

2 The storm upon us fell, 
The floods around us rose, 
The depths of death and hell 
Seemed on our souls to close : 

To God we cried in strong despair, 
And God was nigh to help our prayer. 

8 He came, the King of kings, 
He bowed the sable sky ; 
And on the tempest's wings 
Rode glorious from on high. 
The earth before her Maker shook, 
The mountains quaked at His rebuke. 

i Above the storin He stood. 

And awed it to repose ; 

He drew us from the flood, 

And scattered all our foes. 
He sets us in a spacious place, 
And there upholds us by His grace, 

5 Whom should we love like They, 
Our God, our Guide, our King, 
The tower to which we flee, 
The rock to which we cling ? 
for a thousand tongues to show 
The debt that we to mercy owe. 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 18.) CM. sternhold. 
Jehovah our Help in Distress. 



1 /~\ GOD, my strength and fortitude, 
\J Of force I must love Thee ; 
Thou art my castle and defence, 

In my necessity. 

2 The Lord Jehovah is my God, 

My rock, my strength, my wealth ; 
My strong Deliverer, and my trust, 
My spirit's only health. 

3 In my distress I sought my God, 

I sought Jehovah's face ; 
My cry hefore Him came ; He heard 
Out of His holy place. 

4 The Lord descended from ahove, 

And bowed the heavens most high * 
And underneath His feet He cast 
The darkness of the sky. 

5 On cherub and on cherubim 

Full royally He rode, 
And on the wings of mighty winds 
Came flying all abroad. 

6 The voice of God did thunder high, 

The lightnings answered keen ; 
The channels of the deep were bared. 
The world's foundations seen. 

7 And so delivered He my soul : 

Who is a rock but He ? 
He liveth — Blessed be my Kock ! 
My God exalted be ! 




(Psalm 19.) L.M. watts 

The Tiuo Revelations. 



1 r|1HE heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, 
JL In every star Thy wisdom shines ; 
But when our eyes behold Thy word, 
Wp read Thy name in fairer lines. 



PSALMS. 



^ The rolling sun, the changing light, 

And nights and days Thy power confess ; 
But the blest 'volume Thou hast writ 
Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace. 

8 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise 
Eound the whole earth, and never stand : 
So when Thy truth began its race, 
It touched and glanced on every land. 

4 Nor shall Thy spreading Gospel rest, 
Till through the world Thy truth has run 
Till Christ has all the nations blest 
That see the light, or feel the sun. 

5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, 
Bless the dark world with heavenly light ; 
Thy Gospel makes the simple wise, 

Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. 

Thy noblest wonders here we view, 
In souls renewed and sins forgiven : 
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, 
And make Thy word my guide to heaven. 



1 TYEHOLD the morning sun 
JU* Begins his glorious way : 

His beams through all the nations run, 
And life and light convey. 

2 But where the Gospel comes 
It spreads diviner light ; 

It calls dead sinners from their tombs, 
And gives the blind their sight. 

3 How perfect is Thy word ! 
And all Thy judgments just : 

For ever sure Thy promise, Lord, 
And men securely trust. 




(Psalm 19.) S.M. 
For Lord's-day Morning. 



WATTS. 



PSALMS. 



4: My gracious God, how plain 
Are Thy directions given ! 
may I never read in vain, 
But find the path to heaven. 

5 I hear Thy word with love, 
And I would fain obey : 

Send Thy good Spirit from above, 
To guide me lest I stray. 

6 While with my heart and tongue 
I spread Thy praise abroad ; 

Accept the worship and the song, 
My Saviour and my God. 



1 13EHOLD, the lofty sky 
JL^ Declares its Maker, God ; 

And all His starry works on high 
Proclaim His power abroad. 

2 The darkness and the light 
Still keep their course the same ; 

While night to day, and day to night, 
Divinely teach His name. 

3 In every different land 
Their general voice is known ; 

They show the wonders of His hand, 
And orders of His throne. 

4 Ye British lands, rejoice ; 
Here He reveals His word ; 

We are not left to nature's voice 
To Jnd us know the Lord. 

5 His statutes and commands 
Are set before our eyes ; 

He puts His Gospel in our hands, 
Where our salvation lies. 




(Psalm 19.) S.M. 



WATTS, 



God's Word in Britain. 



r 3 



PSALMS. 

6 His laws are just and pui% j| 
His word without deceit ; 

His promises for ever sure, 
And His rewards are great. 

7 While of Thy works I sing, 
Thy glory to proclaim, 

Accept the praise, my Grod, my King, 
In my Redeemer's name. 




(Psalm 19.) L.M.D. addison. 
The Silent Voice of Nature. 



1 fl THE spacious firmament on high, 
JL With all the blue ethereal sky, 

And spangled heavens, — a shining frame, — 

Their great Original proclaim. 

The unwearied sun, from day to day, 

Doth his Creator's power display, 

And publishes to every land 

The work of an Almighty hand. 

2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, 

The moon takes up the wondrous tale, • 

And, nightly, to the listening earth, 

Repeats the story of her birth : 

Whilst all the stars that round her burn, 

And all the planets in their turn, 

Confirm the tidings as they roll, 

And spread the truth from pole to pole. 

3 What though, in solemn silence, all 
Move round this dark terrestrial ball ; 
What though no real voice nor sound, 
Amidst their radiant orbs be found ; 
In reason's ear they all rejoice, 

And utter forth a glorious voice ; 
For ever singing as they shine, — 
The hand that made us is Divine, 



PSALMS* 



(Psalm 19.) 7.6. D. conder. 
Nature and Scripture. 

1 FT1HE heavens declare His glory ; 
J- Their Maker's skill the skies : 
Each day repeats the story, 

And night to night replies. 
Their silent proclamation 

Throughout the earth is heard ; 
The record of creation, 

The page of nature's word. 

2 There, from his bright pavilion, 

Like eastern bridegroom clad, 
Hailed by earth's thousand million 

The sun sets forth : right glad 
His glorious race commencing, 

The mighty giant seems ; 
Through the vast round dispensing 

His all-pervading beams. 

3 So pure, so soul-restoring 

Is truth's diviner ray ; 
A brighter radiance pouring 

Than all the pomp of clay ; 
The wanderer surely guiding : 

It makes the simple wise ; 
And evermore abiding, 

Unfailing joy supplies. 

4 Thy word is richer treasure 

Than lurks within the mine ; 
And daintiest fare less pleasure 

Yields, than this food divine. 
How wise each kind monition ! 

Led by Thy counsels, Lord, 
How safe the saints' condition ! 

How great is their reward ! 



PSALMS. 

5 But past transgressions pain me ; 

Lord, cleanse my heart within ; 
And evermore restrain me 

From all presumptuous sin ; 
So let my whole behaviour, 

Thoughts, words, and actions, be, 
God, my strength and Saviour, 

Acceptable to Thee. 




(Psalm 20.) L.M. watts. 

Prayer in Time of War. 



1 IVTOW may the God of power and grace 
Xi Attend His people's humble cry : 
Jehovah hears when Israel prays, 

And brings deliverance from on high. 

2 The name of Jacob's God defends 
Better than shields or brazen walls ; 
He from His sanctuary sends 
Succour and strength when Zion calls. 

3 Well He remembers all our sighs, 
His love exceeds our best deserts ; 
His love accepts the sacrifice 

Of -humble groans and broken hearts. 

4 In His salvation is our hope, 
And, in the name of Israel's God, 
Our troops shall lift their banners up, 
Our navies spread their flags abroad. 

5 Some trust in horses trained for war, 
And some of chariots make their boasts ; 
Our surest expectations are 

From Thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts. 

6 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear, 
Now let our hopes be firm and strong, 
Till Thy salvation shall appear, 

And joy and triumph raise the song. 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 22.) L.M. watts. 

Christ's Sufferings and Glory. 



1 "TVTOW let our mournful songs record 
J- 1 The dying sorrows of our Lord, 
When He complained in tears and blood, 
As one forsaken of His God. 

2 The Jews behold Him thus forlorn, 

And shake their heads, and laugh in scorn : — 
He rescued others from the grave ; 
Now let Him try Himself to save. 

3 They wound His head, His hands, His feet, 
Till streams of blood each other meet ; 

By lot His garments they divide, 

And mock the pangs in which He died. 

4 But God, His Father, heard His cry ; 
Baised from the dead, He reigns on high ; 
The nations learn His righteousness, 
And humble sinners taste His grace. 

4)( (Psalm 23.) CM. watts. 

t-Jjt The Lord our Shepherd. 

1 IV/TY Shepherd will supply my need, 
JjJL Jehovah is His name ; 

In pastures fresh He makes me feed 
Beside the living stream. 

2 He brings my wandering spirit back 

When I forsake His ways ; 
And leads me for His mercy's sake 

In paths of truth and grace. 
8 When I walk through the shades of death, 

Thy presence is my stay ; 
A word of Thy supporting breath 

Drives all my fears away. 
4 Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, 

Doth still my table spread ; 
My cup with blessings overflows, 

Thine oil anoints my head. 



PSALMS. 



5 The sure provisions of my GoL 

Attend me all my days : 
may Thy house be mine abode, 
And all my work be praise. 

6 There would I find a settled rest, 

While others go and come ; 
No more a stranger and a guest, 
But like a child at home. 



1 mHE Lord my Shepherd is, 
JL I shall be well supplied ; 

Since He is mine and I am His, 
What can I want beside ? 

2 He leads me to the place 
Where heavenly pasture grows, 

Where living waters gently pass, 
And full salvation flows. 

o If e'er I go astray, 

He cloth my soul reclaim ; 
And guides me in His own right way, 
For His most holy name. 

4 While He affords His aid, 
I cannot yield to fear ; 

Though I should walk through death's dark 
My Shepherd's with me there. [shade, 

5 In sight of all my foes, 
Thou dost my table spread ; 

My cup with blessings overflows, 
And joy exalts my head. 

G The bounties of Thy love 

Shall crown my following days ; 
Nor from Thy house will I remove, 
Nor cease to speak Thy praise. 




(Psalm 23.) S.M. 
The Lord our Shepherd. 



WATTS. 



PSALMS. 



OP (Psalm 23.) 6666,88. condek. 
hJ\) The Lord our Shepherd. 

1 rpHE Lord my Shepherd is, 
J- And He my soul will keep ; 
He knoweth who are His, 

And watcheth o'er His sheep. 
Away with every anxious fear : 
I cannot want while He is near. 

2 His wisdom doth provide 
The pasture where I feed : 
Where the still waters glide 
Along the quiet mead, 

He leads my feet ; and, when I roam, 
O'ertakes and brings the wanderer home. 

3 He leads, Himself, the way 
His faithful flock should take. 
Them who His voice obey, 
His love will ne'er forsake ; 

For He has pledged His holy name ; 
He who for ever is the same. 

4 Let me but feel Him near, 
Death's gloomy pass in view, 
I'll walk without a fear 

The shadowy valley through : 
With rod and staff, my Shepherd's care 
Will guide my steps, and guard me there. 

5 Still is my table spread ; 
My foes stand silent by ; 
I feed on living bread ; 
My cruse is never dry : 

And surely love and mercy will 
Attend me on my journey still. 

2* 



PSALMS. 



6 Still hope and grateful praise 
Shall form my constant song ; 
Shall cheer my gloomiest days, 
And tune my dying tongue : 
Until my ransomed soul shall rise, 
To praise Him better in the skies. 



(Psalm 23.) L.M., 6 lines, addison. 
/v I The Lord our Shepherd. 

1 IT! HE Lord my pasture shall prepare, 
J- And feed me with a Shepherd's care : 
His presence shall my wants supply, 

And guard me with a watchful eye : 
My noon- day walks He will attend, 
And all my midnight hours defend. 

2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, 
Or on the thirsty mountain pant, 
To fertile vales and dewy meads 

My weary, wandering steps He leads, 
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, 
Amid the verdant landscape flow. 

3 Though in a bare and rugged way, 
Through devious, lonely wilds I stray, 
Thy presence shall my pains beguile ; 
The barren wilderness shall smile, 
With sudden green and herbage crowned ; 
And streams shall murmur all around. 

Though in the paths of death I tread, 
With gloomy horrors overspread, 
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, 
For Thou, Lord, art with me still : 
Thy friendly hand shall give me aid, 
And guide me through the dreadful shade. 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 24.) L.M. c. wesley. 

Christ's Ascension, 



1 /^iUR. Lord is risen from the dead : 
V_7 Our Jesus is gone up on high : 
The powers of hell are captive led, 
Dragged to the portals of the sky. 

2 There His triumphant chariot waits, 
And angels chant the solemn lay : — 
Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ; 
Ye everlasting doors, give way. 

3 Loose all your bars of massy light, 
And wide unfold the ethereal scene : 
He claims these mansions as His right ; 
Keceive the King of Glory in. 

4 Who is the King of Glory, who ? 
The Lord that all our foes o'ercame ; 
The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew ; 
And Jesus is the Conquerer's name. 

5 Lo ! His triumphal chariot waits, 
And angels chant the solemn lay : — 
Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ; 
Ye everlasting doors, give way. 

G Who is the King of Glory, who ? 

The Lord, of boundless power possessed ; 
The King of saints and angels too ; 
God over all for ever blest. 




(Psalm 25.) S.M. watts. 

Prayer and Waiting. 



1 T LIFT my soul to God, 
J- My trust is in His name : 

Let not my foes that seek my blood 
Still triumph in my shame. 

2 From the first dawning light 
Till the dark evening rise, 

For Thy salvation, Lord, I wait 
With ever-longing eyes. 



PSALMS. 



3 Kemember all Thy grace, 
And lead me in Thy truth ; 

Forgive the sins of riper days, 
And follies of my youth. 

4 The Lord is just and kind, 
The meek shall learn His ways, 

And every humble sinner find 
The methods of His grace. 

5 For His own goodness' sake 
He saves my soul from shame : 

He pardons, though my guilt be great, 
Through my Kedeemer's name. 

(Psalm 25.) S.M. watts. 

Divine Instruction. 

1 TIT HE RE ' ER tn6 man is found 

yf t That fears to offend his God, 
That loves the Gospel's joyful sound, 
And trembles at the rod, 

2 The Lord shall make him know 
The secrets of His heart ; 

The wonders of His covenant show, 
And all His love impart. 

3 The dealings of His hand 
Are truth and mercy still 

With such as to His covenant stand, 
And love to do His will. 

4 Their souls shall dwell at ease 
Before their Maker's face ; 

Their seed shall taste the promises 
In their extensive grace. 

1 (Psalm 25.) S.M. watts. 

-L Distress of Soul. 

1 "TV/TINE eyes and my desire 
jJ?jL Are ever to the Lord ; 
I love to plead His promises, 
And rest upon His word. 



PSALMS, 



2 Turn, turn Thee to my soul, 
Bring Thy salvation near ; 

When will Thy hand release my feel 
Out of the deadly snare ? 

3 "When shall the sovereign grace 
Of my forgiving God, 

Ee store me from those dangerous ways 
My wandering feet have trod ? 

4 The tumult of my thoughts, 
Doth hut enlarge my woe : 

My spirit languishes, my heart 
Is desolate and low. 

5 With every morning light 
My sorrow new begins ; 

Look on mine anguish and my 
And pardon all my sins. 

6 keep my soul from death, 
Nor put my hope to shame, 

For I have placed mine only trust 
In my Eedeemer's name. 

7 With humble faith I wait 
To see Thy face again ; 

Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, 
He sought the Lord in vain. 

OO (Psalm 26.). O.M. lyte. 

O /v Self -examination. 

1 TUDGE me, 6 Lord, and try my heart, 
$J For Thou that heart canst see ; 
And bid each idol thence depart 

That dares compete with Thee, 

2 Though weak and cleaving to the dust, 

My soul adores Thee still ; 
Thy grace and truth are all my trust ; 
O mould me to Thy will. 

*3 



PSALMS. 

3 Thine altar, Lord, I would embrace 

With hands by Christ made clean ; 
I love Thy house, I love the place 
Where Thy bright face is seen. 

4 guide me in Thy love and fear ; 

My soul on Thee I cast ; 
I would not walk with sinners here, 
To share their doom at last. 

30 (Psalm 27.) CM. watts. 

*J The Church our abode. 

1 rriHE Lord of glory is my light, 
J- And my salvation too ; 

God is my strength, nor will I fear 
What all my foes can do. 

2 One privilege my heart desires : 

grant me an abode 
Among the churches of Thy saints, 
The temples of my God. 

3 There shall I offer my requests, 

And see Thy beauty still ; 
Shall hear Thy messages of love, 
And there inquire Thy will. 

4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, 

There may His children hide ; 
God has a strong pavilion, where 
He makes my soul abide. 

5 Now shall my head be lifted high 

Above my foes around ; 
And songs of joy and victory 
Within Thy temple sound. 

(Psalm 27. ) CM. watts. 

Prayer and Hoj^e. 
1 O OON as I heard my Father say, — ■ 
lO Ye children, seek My face, 
My heart replied, without delay, — 
I'll seek my Father's face. 



PSALMS. 

2 Let not Thy face be hid from me, 

Nor frown my soul away ; 
God of my life, I fly to Thee 
In my distressful day. 

3 Should friends and kindred near and clear 

Leave me to want or die, 
My God would make my life His care, 
And all my need supply. 

4 My fainting flesh had died with grief, 

Had not my soul believed 
To see Thy grace provide relief ; 
Nor was my hope deceived. 

5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, 

And keep your courage up ; 
He'll raise your spirit when it faints, 
And far exceed your hope. 

OK (Psalm 27.) 7.6. D. Montgomery. 

O'O God the Salvation of His People. 

1 /^i OD is my strong salvation, 
vX What foe have I to fear ? 
In darkness and temptation, , 

My light, my help is near : 
Though hosts encamp around me, 

Firm to the fight I stand ; 
What terror can confound me, 

With God at my right hand ? 

2 Place on the Lord reliance ; 

My soul with courage wait : 
His truth be thine affiance, 

When faint and desolate. 
His might thy heart shall strengthen, 

His love thy joy increase : 
Mercy thy days shall lengthen ; 

The Lord will give thee peace, 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 28.) 



L.M. 



D WIGHT. 



\) Divine Assistance aclawwledged. 

1 "OLE ST be the Lord who heard my prayer, 
-D The Lord, my shield, my help, my song, 
Who saved my soul from sin and fear, 

And filled with praise my thankful tongue. 

2 In the dark hour of deep distress, 
By foes beset, of death afraid, 
My spirit trusted in His grace, 

And sought and found His heavenly aid. 

3 blest Kedeemer of mankind ! 

Thy shield, Thy saving strength, shall be 
The shield, the strength of every mind 
That loves Thy name, and trusts in Thee. 

4 Remember, Lord, Thy chosen seed ; 
Israel defend from guilt and woe ; 

. Thy flock in richest pastures feed, 
And guard their steps from every foe. 

5 Zion exalt, her cause maintain, 

With peace and joy her courts surround ; 
In showers let endless blessings rain, 
And all the world Thy praise resound. 



1 /^i IVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, 
vJT Give to the Lord renown and pow< 
Ascribe due honours to His name, 
And His eternal might adore. 

2 The Lord proclaims His power aloud, 
Over the ocean and the land ; 

His voice divides the watery cloud, 
And lightnings blaze at His command. 

3 The Lord sits sovereign on the flood, 
Jehovah reigns for ever king ; 

But makes His church His blest abode, 
Where we His awful glories sing. 




(Psalm 29.) L.M. 



WATTS. 



God in Thunder and Storm. 



PSALMSo 



4 In gentler language there, the Lord 
The counsels of His grace imparts ; 
Amidst the raging storm, His word 
Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. 

OO (Psalm 30.) L.M. r, 

OO Sickness and Sorrow removed. 

1 T WILL extol Thee, Lord, on high, 
JL At Thy command diseases fly : 
Who but our God can speak and save 
From the dark borders of the grave ? 

2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints of His, 
And tell how large His goodness is 
Let all your powers rejoice and bless 
While you record His holiness. 

3 His anger but a moment stays ; 
His love is life and length of days ; 
Though grief and tears the night employ 
The morning star restores the joy. 

OQ (Psalm 31.) S.M. l 

OtJ Confidence in Divine Succour. 

1 "]\ /FY spirit on Thy care, 
AjA. Blest Saviour, I recline ; 

Thou wilt not leave me in despair, 
For Thou art love divine. 

2 In Thee I place my trust, 
On Thee I calmly rest ; 

I know Thee good, I know Thee just; 
And count Thy choice the best. 

3 Whatever events betide, 
Thy will they all perform : 

Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, 
Nor fear the coming storm, 

4 Let good or ill befall, 

It must be good for me : 
Secure of having Thee in all, — 
Of having all in Thee. 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 32.) S.M. watts. 

Confession and Forgiveness. 



\J Whose sins are covered o'er ; 
Divinely blest, to whom the Lord 
Imputes their guilt no more. 

2 They mourn their follies past, 
And keep their hearts with care ; 

Their lips and lives without deceit 
Shall prove their faith sincere. 

3 While I concealed my guilt, 
I felt the rankling wound ; 

Till I confessed my sins to Thee, 
And ready pardon found. 

4 Let sinners learn to pray, 

Let saints keep near the throne ; 
Our help in times of deep distress, 
Is found in God alone. 



1 (Psalm 32.) L.M. watts. 

J- Repentance and Pardon. 

1 "IDLEST is the man, for ever blest, 
JJ Whose guilt is pardoned by his God ; 
Whose sins with sorrow are confessed, 
And covered with the Saviour's blood. 

2 Blest is the man to whom the Lord 
Imputeth not iniquities ; 

He pleads no merit of reward, 
And not on works, but grace relies. 

3 From guile his heart and lips are free ; 
His humble joy, his holy fear, 

With deep repentance well agree, 
And join to prove his faith sincere. 

4 How glorious is that righteousness 
That hides and cancels all his sins, 
While a bright evidence of grace 
Through his whole life appears and shines ! 




1 




BLESSED souls are they 




PSALMS. 



(Psalm 33.) CM. watts. 



Praise for Creation and Providence. 

1 T3EJ0ICE, ye righteous, in the Lord ; 
-TV This work belongs to you ; 

Sing of His name, His ways, His word, 
How holy, just, and true ! 

2 His mercy and His righteousness 

Let heaven and earth proclaim ; 
His works of nature and of grace 
Reveal His wondrous name. 

3 His wisdom and almighty word 

The heavenly arches spread ; 
And by the Spirit of the Lord 
Their shining hosts were made. 

4 He bids the liquid waters flow 

To their appointed deep ; 
The flowing seas their limits know, 
And their own station keep. 

5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth, 

With fear before Him stand ; 
He spake, and nature took its birth, 
And rests on His command. 

6 Jehovah scorns the nations' rage, 

And breaks their vain designs ; 
His counsel stands through every age, 
And in full glory shines. 

Q (Psalm 33.) CM, tate and brady. 



1 T ET all the just, to God with joy 
J-J Their cheerful voices raise ; 
For well the righteous it becomes 

To sing glad songs of praise. 

2 By His almighty word, at first, 

The heavenly arch was reared ; 
And all the beauteous worlds of light 
At His command appeared. 





Saints Rejoicing in God. 



PSALMS. 



3 What'er the Mighty Lord decrees, 

Shall stand for ever sure ; 
The settled purpose of His heart 
To ages shall endure. 

4 How happy, then, are they to whom 

The Lord our God is known ; 
Whoni He, from all the world besides, 
Has chosen for His own ! 

5 The riches of Thy mercy, Lord, 

Do Thou to us extend, 
Since we, for all we want or wish, 
On Thee alone depend. 




(PSALIu 34.) L.M. WATTS. 

God's Care of the Saints. 



1 T OKD, I will bless Thee all my days, 
J-J Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue ; 
My soul shall glory in Thy grace, 

While saints rejoice to hear the song, 

2 Come, magnify the Lord with me, 
Come, let us all exalt His name ; 
I sought the Eternal God, and He 
Has not exposed my hope to shame. 

3 I told Him all my secret grief, 

My secret groaning reached His ears ; 
He gave mine inward pains relief, 
And calmed the tumult of my fears. 

4 To humble souls and broken hearts, 
God with His grace is ever nigh : 
Pardon and hope His love imparts, 
When men in deep contrition lie. 

5 To Him the poor lift up then- eyes, 

On them He makes His goodness shine ; 
A beam of mercy from the sides 
Fills them with light and joy divine. 



PSALMS. 



His holy angels pitch their tents 
Around the men that serve the Lord ; 
fear and lore Him, all His saints, 
Taste of His grace, and trust His word. 




(Psalm 34.) CM. tate and beady. 
Divine Iiitcrpositions aeknoidedf/ed. 



1 mHROUGH all the changing scenes of life, 
-A- In trouhle and in joy, 

The praises of my God shall still 
My heart and tongue employ. 

2 Of His deliverance I will boast, 

Till all that are distressed, 
From mine example comfort take, 
And soothe their griefs to rest. 

3 magnify the Lord with me ; 

With me exalt His name ; 
When in distress to Him I called, 
He to my rescue came. 

4 make but trial of His love : 

Experience will decide 
How blest are they, and only they, 
Who in His truth confide ! 

5 Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then 

Have nothing else to fear ; 
Make you His service your delight, 
He'll make your wants His care. 

6 (Psalm 34.) CM., 6 lines. condee, 
God's Goodness magnified. 
1 Tj^OR, ever will I bless the Lord, 
J- Nor cease His praise to speak : 
My song His goodness shall record, 

That the oppressed and weak 
May trust in Him, who will reward 
The humble and the meek. 

3i 



PSALMS. 



2 magnify the Lord with nie ; 

Come, join His name to bless : 
To Him did I in trouble flee ; 

He saved me from distress. 
let Him then your refuge be, 

Nor shall you fail success. 

3 He is a (rod who heareth prayer : 

He raised me from the dust ; 
His angel-bands keep station where 

Dangers would harm the just. 
Then try His love, and trust His care ; 

Blessed are they who trust. 

4 God on His saints looks watchful down, 

His ear attends their cry. 
The wicked sink beneath His frown, 

Their very name shall die ; 
But He, at length, the just will crown 

With victory and joy. 

5 The broken heart His grace shall heal ; 

His hand the contrite raise : 
Many the woes the righteous feel, 

Yet still, in all their ways 
Kept by His power, they bear the seal 

Of His redeeming grace. 



(Psalm 36.) L.M. watts. 
The Perfections and Providence of God. 

1 TTIGH in the heavens, Eternal God, 
Xl Thy goodness in full glory shines ; 
Thy truth shall break through every cloud 
That veils and darkens Thy designs. 

2 For ever firm Thy justice stands, 

As mountains their foundations keep ; 
Wise are the wonders of Thy hands ; 
Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 



PSALMS. 



8 Thy providence is kind and large, 
Both man and beast Thy bounty share ; 
The whole creation is Thy charge, 
But saints are Thy peculiar care. 

4 My God, how excellent Thy grace, 
Whence all our hope, our comfort springs i 
The sons of Adam in distress 

Fly to the shadow of Thy wings. 

5 From the provisions of Thy house 
We shall be fed with sweet repast ; 
Where mercy like a river flows, 
And brings salvation to our taste. 

6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, 
Springs from the presence of the Lord ; 
And in Thy light our souls shall see 
The glories promised in Thy word. 



8 (Psalm 36.) CM. watts, 

God's Mercies boundless. 

1 A BO YE the heavens' created rounds 
XjL Thy mercies, Lord, extend ; 
Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds 

Where time and nature end. 

2 Thy hand sustains all living things ; 

Thy providence how kind ! 
Beneath the shadow of Thy wings 
Thy children safety find. 

3 From Thee, when earthly streams run low, 

And mortal comforts die, 
Perpetual springs of life shall flow, 
And raise our pleasures high. 

4 Though all created light decay 

And death close up our eyes, 
Thy presence makes eternal day, 
Where clouds can never rise. 

3 33 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 36.) 8s. P.M. conder. 



The All-sufficiency of Jehovah. 

1 A S high as the heavens, and as vast, 
jt\. Thy mercy, O G-od, has no bound : 
Thy laws like the mountains stand fast ; 

Thy judgments no plummet can sound. 

2 All creatures Thy providence share : 

Thy bounty, how sovereign and free ! 
To Thee, as the Hearer of prayer, 
All mortals for refuge may flee. 

3 The poor in Thy house are supplied, 

Where freely Thy gifts are bestowed ; 
And they drink the pure waters that glide 
Through the courts of Thy hallowed abode. 

4 With Thee is the fountain of life ; 

Lord, grant us to drink of that spring ; 
And o'er the world's sorrow and strife 
The light of Thy promises fling. 

5 Continue Thy love to Thy saints ; 

To the just Thy protection extend ; 
On the wicked impose Thy restraints, 
And the weak from oppression defend. 

K A (Psalm 37.) CM. watts. 

p Jv God the Guide and Portion of the Righteous. 

1 1\/TY Grod, the steps of pious men 
i-TX Are ordered by Thy will ; 
Though they should fall, they rise again, 

Thy hand supports them still. 

2 The Lord delights to see their ways, 

Their virtue He approves ; 
He'll ne'er deprive them of His grace, 
Nor leave the men He loves. 

3 The heavenly heritage is theirs, 

Their portion and their home : 
He feeds them now, and makes them heirs 
Of blessings long to come. 




PSALMS. 



4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men, 

Nor fear when tyrants frown ; 
Ye shall confess their pride was vain, 
When justice casts them down. 

5 But mark the man of righteousness, 

His several steps attend ; 
True pleasure runs through all his ways, 
And peaceful is his end. 




(Psalm 38.) CM. watts. 

The Burdened Conscience. 



1 A MIDST Thy wrath remember love, 
-^JL Restore Thy servant, Lord ; 

Nor let a Father's chastening prove 
Like an avenger's sword. 

2 Thou art my God, my only hope ; 

And Thou wilt hear my cry ; 
My God will bear my spirit up, 
When Satan bids me die. 

3 All my desire to Thee is known, 

Thine eye counts every tear ; 
And every sigh and every groan 
Is noticed by Thine ear. 

4 My God, forgive my follies past, 

And be for ever nigh ; 

Lord of my salvation, haste, 
Before Thy servant die. 

O (Psalm 39.) CM. watts. 

nJ Sick-bed Devotion. 

1 OD of my life, look gently down ; 
vJT Behold the pains I feel : 

But I am dumb before Thy throne, 
Nor dare dispute Thy will. 

2 Diseases are Thy servants, Lord, 

They come at Thy command ; 

1 utter not a murmuring word 
Against Thy chastening hand. 



PSALMS. 



3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, 

Remove Thy sharp rebukes ; 
My strength decays, my spirit dies, 
Through Thy repeated strokes. 

4 But if my life be spared awhile, 

Before my last remove, 
Thy praise shall be my business still ; 
I will declare Thy love. 

(Psalm 39.) CM. watts. 



1 FT1EACH me the measure of my days, 



JL Thou Maker of my frame ; 
I would survey life's narrow space, 
And learn how frail I am. 

2 A span is all that w r e can boast, 

An inch or two of time ; 
Man is but vanity and dust 
In all his flower and prime. 

3 See the vain race of mortals move 

Like shadows o'er the plain ; 
They rage and strive, desire and love, 
But all their noise is vain. 

4 What should I wish or wait for, then, 

From creatures, earth, and dust '? 
They make our expectations vain, 
And disappoint our trust. 

5 Now I renounce my carnal hope, 

My fond desires recall ; 
I give my mortal interest up, 
And make my God my all. 

(Psalm 40.) CM. watts. 

Deliverance from Distress. 



1 T WAITED patient for the Lord, 



The Vanity of Life. 




J- He bowed to hear my cry ; 
He saw me resting on His word, 
And brought salvation nigh, 



PSALMS. 

2 Firm on a rock He made me stand, 
And taught my cheerful tongue 
To praise the wonders of His hand 
In a new thankful song. 

8 I'll spread His works of grace abroad, 
The saints with joy shall hear ; 
And sinners learn to make my God 
Their only hope and fear. 

4 How many are Thy thoughts of love ! 

Thy mercies, Lord, how great ! 
We have not words nor hours enough, 
Their numbers to repeat. 

5 When I'm afflicted, poor, and low, 

And light and peace depart, 
My God beholds my heavy woe, 
And bears me on His heart. 




(Psalm 41.) L.M. watts. 

Sympathy with Poor Saints. 



1 T)LEST is the man, whom mercies move 
J3 Who melts with pity to the poor ; 
Whose soul, by sympathising love, 

Feels what his fellow- saints endure. 

2 His heart contrives for their relief 
More good than his own hands can do ; 
He, in the time of general grief, 
Shall find the Lord hath mercies too. 

8 His soul shall live secure on earth, 
With secret blessings on his head, 
When drought and pestilence and dearth 
Around him multiply their dead : 

4 Or, if he languish on his couch, 
God will pronounce his sins forgiven ; 
Will save him with a healing touch, 
Or take his willing soul to heaven. 

37 



PSALMS. 



56 (P| 



■salm 42.) L.M. 
Disquietude of Soul. 



WATTS. 



1 ~|\/rY spirit sinks within me, Lord ; 
J_tJl But I will call Thy name to mind, 
And times of past distress record, 
When to my prayer Thine ear inclined. 

2 Yet will the Lord command His love, 
When I address His throne by day ; 
Nor in the night His grace remove : — 
The night shall hear me sing and pray. 

3 I chide my heart that sinks so low ; 
Why should my soul indulge her grief ? 
Hope in the Lord and praise Him too ; 
He is my rest, my sure relief. 

4 Thy light and truth shall guide me still, 
Thy word shall my best thoughts employ, 
And lead me to Thy heavenly hill, 

My God, my most exceeding joy ! 

ry (Psalm 42.) CM. tate and brady. 



1 AS pants the hart for cooling streams, 

When heated in the chase, 
So pants my soul, God, for Thee, 
And Thy refreshing grace. 

2 For Thee, my God, the living God, 

My thirsty soul doth pine : 
when shall I behold Thy face, 
Thou Majesty divine ? 

3 I sigh to think of happier days, 

When Thou, Lord, wert nigh ; 
When every heart was tuned to praise, 
And none more blest than I. 

4 why art thou cast down, my soul ? 

Hope still, and thou shalt sing 
The praise of him who is thy God, 
Thy health's eternal spring. 




The Soul panting for God. 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 43.) 7s., 6 lines. Montgomery. 
The Divine Favour implored. 

1 TUDGE me, Lord, in righteousness, 
tf Plead for me in my distress : 
Good and merciful Thou art ; 

Bind this bleeding, broken heart : 
Cast me not despairing hence, 
Be Thy love my confidence. 

2 Send Thy light and truth to guide 
Me, too prone to turn aside, 

On Thy holy hill to rest, 
In Thy tabernacles blest ; 
There to God, my chiefest joy, 
Praise shall all my powers employ. 

3 Why, my soul, art thou dismayed ? 
Why of earth or hell afraid ? 
Trust in God : — disdain to yield, 
While o'er thee, He casts His shield, 
And His countenance divine 

Sheds the light of heaven on thine. 



(Psalm 44.) S.M.D. c. wesley. 



1 T ET God, the Mighty God, 
J-^ The Lord of hosts arise, 

With terror clad, with strength endued, 
And rend and bow the skies : 
Called down by faithful prayer, 
Saviour, appear below ; 

Thine hand lift up, Thine arm make bare, 
And quell Thy church's foe. 

2 Our refuge in distress, 
In danger's darkest hour, 

Appear as in the ancient days, 
With full redeeming power ; 





Prayer in Persecution. 



30 



PSALMS. 

That Thy redeemed may sing 
In glad triumphant strains, — 
The Lord is God, the Lord is King, 
The Lord for ever reigns. 




(Psalm 45.) CM. watts. 
The Royalty of Jesus. 



1 T'LL speak the honours of my King, 
Jl His form divinely fair ; 

None of the sons of mortal race 
May with the Lord compare. 

2 Sweet is Thy speech, and heavenly grace 

Upon Thy lips is shed ; 
Thy God, with blessings infinite, 

Hath crowned Thy sacred head. 
8 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, 

Kide with majestic sway ; 
Thy terrors shall strike through Thy foes, 

And make the world obey. 

4 Thy throne, God, for ever stands ; 

Thy word of grace shall prove 
A peaceful sceptre in Thy hands, 
To rule the saints by love. 

5 Justice and truth attend Thee still, 

But mercv is Thy choice ; 
And God, Thy God, Thy soul shall fill 
With most peculiar jo} T s. 

n-i ■ (Psalm 45.) S.M. watts. 

01 The Triumph of Christ. 

1 IVTY Saviour and my King, 
Jj/A. Thy beauties are divine ; 

Thy lips with blessings overflow, 
And every grace is Thine. 

2 Now make Thy glory known, 
Gird on Thy conquering sword, 

And ride in majesty to spread 
The triumphs of Thy word. 



Psalms. 



Strike through Thy stubborn foes, 
Or melt their hearts to obey, 
While justice, meekness, grace, and truth 
Attend Thy glorious way, 

Thy laws, God, are right ; 
Thy throne shall ever stand : 
And Thy victorious gospel proves 
A sceptre in Thy hand. 

(Psalm 45.) 6666,88 doddridge. 
CJirisfs conquerimg Sword. 
1 /"^ IBD on Thy conquering sword, 



And march, Almighty Lord, 
To wage Thy holy war. 
Before His wheels, 
In glad surprise, 
Ye valleys rise, 
And sink, ye hills. 

2 Fair truth and smiling love 
And injured righteousness 
Under Thy banners move, 
And seek from Thee redress : 

Thou in their cause 
Shalt prosperous ride, 
And far and wide 

Dispense Thy laws. 

3 Before Thine awful face 
Millions of foes shall fall, 
The captives of Thy grace ; — - 
That grace which conquers all : 

The world shall know, 
Great King of Kings, 
What wondrous things 

Thine arm can do. 




Ascend Thy shining car, 



4-1 



PSALMS. 

4 Here, to my willing soul, 
Bend Thy triumphant way ; 
Here every foe control, 
And all Thy power display. 
My heart Thy throne, 
Blest Jesus, see, 
Bows low to Thee, — 
To Thee alone. 




(Psalm 46.) L.M. watts. 

The Church's Safety and Rest. 



1 i^i OD is the refuge of His saints, 
VX When storms of sharp distress invade ; 
Ere we can offer our complaints, 

Behold Him present with His aid. 

2 Let mountains from their seats he hurled 
Down to the deep, and huried there ; 
Convulsions shake the solid world, 

Our faith shall never yield to fear. 

3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar, 
In sacred peace our souls abide, 
While every nation, every shore 
Trembles and dreads the swelling tide. 

4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow 
Supplies the city of our God : 

Life, love, and joy, still gliding through, 
And watering our divine abode ; — 

5 That sacred stream, Thy holy word, 
Which all our raging fear controls : 
Sweet peace Thy promises afford, 

And give new strength to fainting souls. 

6 Zion enjoys her monarch's love, 
Secure against the threatening hour ; 
Nor can her firm foundations move, 
Built on His truth, and armed with power. 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 46.) 87,87,887. conder. 



'-t God our Refuge and Strength. 

1 f^i OD is our refuge, ever near, 
VJT Our help in tribulation ; 
Therefore His people shall not fear, 

Amid a wrecked creation. 
Though mountains from their base be hurled, 
And ocean shake the solid world, 

The Lord is our salvation. 

2 The stream that flows from Zion's hill, 

Shall yet, serenely gliding, 
With joy the holy city fill, 

His presence there abiding. 
The Lord her glory and defence, 
Will guard His chosen residence, 

His timely aid providing. 



'O The Security of the Church. 

1 /"^ OD is our refuge, tried and proved 
VJT Amid a stormy world ; 

We will not fear though earth be moved, 
And hills in ocean hurled. 

2 The waves may roar, the mountains shake, 

Our comforts shall not cease ; 
The Lord His saints will not forsake ; 
The Lord will give us peace. 

8 A gentle stream of hope and love 
To us shall ever flow ; 
It issues from His throne above, 
It cheers His church below. 

4 When earth and hell against us came, 
He spake, and quelled their powers ; 
The Lord of Hosts is still the same. 
The God of grace is ours. 





(Psalm 46.) 



CM. 



LYTE. 



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PSALMS. 



6 (Psalm 46.) 8888,6G6G,8. lutiieu. 
God our refuge. 

1 OD is our refuge in distress, 

VJ Our shield of hope through every care, 
Our Shepherd watching us to bless, 
And therefore will we not despair ; 
Although the mountains shake 
And hills their place forsake, 
And billows o'er them break, 
Yet still will we not fear, 
For Thou, God, art ever near. 

2 God is our hope and strength in woe ; 
Through earth He maketh wars to cease ; 
His power breaketh spear and bow ; 

His mercy sendeth endless peace. 
Then though the earth remove, 
And storms rage high above, 
And seas tempestuous prove, 
Yet still will we not fear, 

The Lord of Hosts is ever near. 




(Psalm 47.) CM. watts. 

Christ Ascending and Reigning. 



1 S~\ FOE a shout of sacred joy 
V_>J To God the sovereign King ! 
Let every land their tongues employ, 

And hymns of triumph sing. 

2 Jesus, our Lord, ascends on high ; 

His heavenly guards around 
Attend Him rising through the sky, 
With trumpets' joyful sound. 

3 While angels shout and praise their King, 

Let mortals learn their strains : 
Let all the earth His honours sing ; 
O'er all the earth He reigns. 



PSALMS. 



4 Kehearse His praise with awe profound, 

Let knowledge lead the song ; 
Nor mock Him with a solemn sound 
Upon a thoughtless tongue. 

5 In Israel stood His ancient throne, 

He loved that chosen race ; 
But now He calls the world His own, 
And Gentiles taste His grace. 

G The British islands are the Lord's 
There Abraham's God is known ; 
"While powers and princes, shields and swords, 
Submit before His throne. 



The Church the Abode of God. 

1 d BEAT is the Lord our God, 



He makes His churches His abode, 
His most delightful seat. 

2 These temples of His grace, 
How beautiful they stand ! 

The honour of our native place, 
And bulwark of our land. 

3 In Zion God is known, 
A refuge in distress ; 

How bright has His salvation shone 
Through all her palaces ! 

4 Oft have our fathers told, 
Our eyes have often seen, 

How well our God secures the fold 
Where His own sheep have been. 

5 In every new distress 
We'll to His house repair ; 

We'll think upon His wondrous grace, 
And seek deliverance there. 




(Psalm 48.) 



S.M. 



WATTS. 



And let His praise be great : 



PSALMS. 



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(Psalm 48.) S.M. watts. 

The Beauty of the Church. 

1 TjlAR as Thy name is known, 

JL The world declares Thy praise ; 
Thy saints, Lord, before Thy throne 
Their songs of honour raise. 

2 "With joy let Judah stand 
On Zion's chosen hill, 

Proclaim the wonders of Thy hand, 
And counsels of Thy will. 

3 Let strangers walk around 
The city where we dwell ; 

Compass and view Thy holy ground, 
And mark the building well — 

4 The orders of Thy house, 
The worship of Thy court, 

The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, 
And make a fair report. 

5 How decent and how wise ! 
How glorious to behold ! 

Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, 
And rites adorned with gold. 

6 The God we worship now 
"Will guide us till we die, 

Will be our God while here below, 
And ours above the sky. 



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(Psalm 50.) CM. watts. 

The Last Judgment. 

THE Lord the Judge, before His throne, 
Bids the whole earth draw nigh, 
The nations near the rising sun, 

And near the western sky. 
Throned on a cloud our God shall come, 

Bright flames prepare His way : 
Thunder and darkness, fire and storm 
Lead on the dreadful day. 



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PSALMS. 

3 Heaven from above His call shall hear, 
Attending angels come, 
And earth and hell shall know and fear 
His justice, and their doom. 

(Psalm 51.) L.M. watts. 

The Penitent pleading. 

1 Q HOW pity, Lord ; Lord, forgive, 
kJ Let a repenting rebel live ; 

Are not Thy mercies large and free ? 
May not a sinner trust in Thee ? 

2 My sins, though great, do not surpass 
The power and glory of Thy grace : 
Great God, Thy nature hath no bound, 
So let Thy pardoning love be found. 

3 wash my soul from every sin, 

And make my guilty conscience clean ; 
Here, on my heart, the burden lies, 
And past offences pain mine eyes. 

4 My lips, with shame, my sins confess 
Against Thy law, against Thy grace : 
Lord, should Thy judgment grow severe, 
I am condemned, but Thou art clear. 

5 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, 

Whose hope, still hovering round Thy word, 
Would light on some sweet promise there, 
Some sure support against despair. 

(Psalm 51.) L.M. watts. 

• hJ Original and Actual Sin. 

1 T ORD, I am vile, conceived in sin, 
-Li And born unholy and unclean ; 
Sprung from the man whose guilty fall 
Corrupts his race, and taints us all. 

2 Soon as we draw our infant breath. 
The seeds of sin grow up for death : 
Thy law demands a perfect heart ; 
We are defiled in every part. 

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PSALMS. 



3 Great God, create my heart anew, 
And form my spirit pure and true ; 
make me wise betimes, to see 
My danger and my remedy. 

4 Jesus, my God, Thy blood alone 
Hath power sufficient to atone ; 

Thy blood can make me white as snow ; 
No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 

5 While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace, 
Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease : 
Lord, let me hear Thy pardoning voice, 
And make my broken bones rejoice. 



The Backslider Restored. 

1 f~\ THOU that hear'st when sinners cry, 
V/ Though all my crimes before Thee lie, 
Behold them not with angry look, 

But blot their memory from Thy book. 

2 Create my nature pure within, 
And form my soul averse to sin ; 

- Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart, 
Nor hide Thy presence from my heart. 

3 I cannot live without Thy light, 

Cast out and banished from Thy sight ; 
Thy holy joys, my God, restore, 
And guard me that I fall no more. 

4 Though I have grieved Thy Spirit, Lord, 
His help and comfort still afford ; 

And let me come before Thy throne, 
To plead the merits of Thy Son. 

5 A broken heart, my God, my King, 
Is afl the sacrifice I bring ; 

The God of grace will ne'er despise 
A broken heart for sacrifice. 





L.M. 



WATTS. 



PSALMS. 



6 My soul lies humbled in the dust. 
And owns the dreadful sentence just ; 
Look down, Lord, with pitying eye, 
And save the soul condemned to die. 

7 Then will I teach the world Thy ways ; 
Sinners shall learn Thy sovereign grace ; 
I'll lead them to my Saviour's blood, 
And they shall praise a pardoning (rod. 

8 may Thy love inspire my tongue ; 
Salvation shall be all my song ; 
And all my powers shall join to ble^s 
The Lord, my strength and righteousness. 

| (Psalm 51.) CM. watts. 

jt The Broken Heart 

1 /~\ GOD of mercy, hear my call, 
V_7 My load of guilt remove ; 
Break down this separating wall 

That bars me from Thy love. 

2 Give me the presence of Thy grace, 

Then my rejoicing tongue 
Shall speak aloud Thy righteousness, 
And make Thy praise my song. 

3 Xo blood of goats, nor heifer slain, 

For sin could e'er atone ; 
The death of Christ shall still remain 

Sufficient and alone. 
•1 A soul oppressed with sin's desert, 

My God will ne'er despise ; 
A humble groan, a broken heart, 

Is our best sacrifice. 

K (Psalm 55.) S.M. waits. 

p y Prosperity Dangerous. 

1 ri^HOUGH sinners take their course, 
-A- And choose the road to death ; 
I, in the worship of my God. 
Will spend my daily breath. 

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£SALMg. 



2 My thoughts address His throne, 
When morning brings the light ; 

I seek His blessing every noon, 
And pay my vows at night. 

3 The men who dwell at ease, 
And no sad changes feel, 

They neither fear nor trust Thy name, 
Nor learn to do Thy will : 

4 But I, with all my cares, 
Will lean upon the Lord ; 

I'll cast my burden on His arm, 
And rest upon His word. 

5 His arm shall well sustain 
The children of His love ; 

The ground on which their safety stands, 
No earthly power can move. 




(Psalm 55.) lis. lyte. 

The Saint's Asjnrations. 



1 /^V HAD I, my Saviour, the wings of a dove, 

How soon would I soar to Thy presence 
above ! 

How soon would I fly where the weary have rest, 
And hide all my cares in Thy sheltering breast! 

2 I flutter, I struggle, and pant to get free ; 

I feel me a captive while banished from Thee : 
A pilgrim and stranger, the desert I roam, 
And look on to heaven, and long to be home. 

8 Ah ! there the wild tempest for ever shall cease ; 
No billows shall ruffle that haven of peace ; 
Temptation and trouble alike shall depart, 
All tears from the eye, and all sin from the heart. 

i Soon, soon may this Eden of promise be mine * 
Rise, blight sun of glory, no more to decline; 
Thy light, yet unrisen, the wilderness cheers ; 
what will it be when the fulness appears ? 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 56.) CM. watts* 

Support in Prayer. 



1 TN God, most holy, just, and true, 
JL I have reposed my trust ; 

Nor will I fear what man can do, 
The offspring of the dust. 

2 When to Thy throne I raise my cry, 

The wicked fear and flee ; 
So swift is prayer to reach the sky, 

So near is God to me. 
8 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord ; 

Thou shalt receive my praise ; 
I'll sing, — How faithful is Thy word ! 

How righteous all Thy ways ! 
4 Thou hast secured my soul from death ; 

set Thy prisoner free, 
That heart and hand, and life and breath, 

May be employed for Thee. 




(Psalm 57.) L.M. watts, 
OocVs Power Implored and celebrated. 



1 IX/TY God, in whom are all the springs 
AjfJL Of boundless love, and grace unknown* 
Hide me beneath Thy spreading wings, 

Till the dark cloud is overblown. 

2 Up to the heavens I send my cry, 
The Lord will my desires perform ; 
He sends His angel from the sky, 

And saves me from the threatening storm. 

3 My heart is fixed, my song shall raise 
Immortal honours to His name ; 
Awake, my tongue, to sound His praise, — 
My tongue, the glory of my frame. 

4 High o'er the earth His mercy reigns, 
And reaches to the utmost sky : 

His truth to endless years remains, 
When lower worlds dissolve and die. 

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PSALMS, 

Be Thou exalted, my God, 
xVbove the heavens where angels dwell ; 
Thy power on earth be known abroad, 
And land to land Thy wonders tell. 

(Psalm 61.) S.M. watts. 

Safety in God. 

1 TTTHEN, overwhelmed with grief, 

v V My heart within me dies ; 
Helpless, and far from all relief, 
To heaven I lift mine eyes ; 

2 O lead me to the rock 
That's high above my head, 

And make the covert of Thy wings 
My shelter and my shade. 

3 Within Thy presence, Lord, 
For ever I'll abide ; 

Thou art the tower of my defence, 
The refuge where I hide. 

4 Thou givest me the lot 

Of those that fear Thy name ; 
If endless life be their reward, 
I shall possess the same. 

(Psalm 62.) L.M. watts. 

God only to be confided in: 

1 IV/TY spirit looks to God alone ; 

JjlJL My rock and refuge is His throne ; 
In all my fears, in all my straits, 
My soul on His salvation waits. 

2 Trust Him, ye saints, in all your ways, 
Pour out your hearts before His face : 
When helpers fail and foes invade, 
God is our all-sufficient aid. 

3 Once has His awful voice declared, 
Once and again mine ears have heard, — 
All power is His eternal due ; 

He must be feared and trusted too. 



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PSALMS. 

4 For sovereign power reigns not alone, 
Grace is a partner of the throne : 
Thy grace and justice, Mighty Lord, 
Shall well divide our last reward. 

(Psalm 62.) S.M. c. wesley. 
Patience and Hope. 

1 TN true and patient hope, 
-L My soul, on God attend ; 

And, calmly confident, look up 
Till He salvation send. 

2 I shall His goodness see, 
"While on His name I call ; 

He will defend and strengthen me, 
And I shall never fall. 

3 Jesus, to Thee I fly, 

My refuge and my tower ; 
Upon Thy faithful love rely, 
And find Thy saving power. 

4 Trust in the Lord alone, 
Who aids us from above ; 

In every strait surround His throne, 
And rest upon His love. 

(Psalm 63.) CM. watts. 

Early Prayer in the Sanctuary. 

1 TjlARLY, my God, without delay, 
J-^ I haste to seek Thy face ; 

My thirsty spirit faints away 
Without Thy cheering grace. 

2 So pilgrims on the scorching sand, 

Beneath a burning sky, 
Long for a cooling stream at hand, 
And they must drink or die. 

3 I've seen Thy glory and Thy power 

Through all Thy temple shine ; 
My God, repeat that heavenly hour, 
That vision so divine. 

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PSALMS. 



4 Not all the blessings of a feast 

Can please my soul so well, 
As when Thy richer grace I taste, 
And in Thy presence dwell. 

5 Not life itself, with all its joys, 

Can my best passions move, 
Or raise so high my cheerful voice 
As Thy forgiving love. 

6 Thus, till my last expiring day 

I'll bless my God and King ; 
Thus, will I lift my hands to pray, 
And tune my lips to sing. 

(Psalm 63.) L.M. watts. 



1 /^i REAT God, permit my humble claim, 
VX Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; 
The glories that compose Thy name, 
Stand all engaged to make me blest. 

2 Thou great and good, Thou just and wise, 
Thou art my Father and my God ; 

And I am Thine b}^ sacred ties ; 

Thy son, Thy servant, bought with blood. 

3 With heart and eyes and lifted hands, 
For Thee I long, to Thee I look, 

As travellers in thirsty lands 
Pant for the cooling water-brook. 

4 With early feet I love to appear 
Among Thy saints, and seek Thy face ; 
Oft have I seen Thy glory there, 

And felt the power of sovereign grace. 

5 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, 
While I have breath to pray or praise ; 
This work shall make my heart rejoice, 
And spend the remnant of my days. 




The SouVs Desires after God. 



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PSALMS. 




(Psalm 63.) S.M. watts. 

Earnest Seeking of God. 



1 "ll/TY God, permit my tongue 
-lA-L This joy, to call Thee mine ; 

And let mine earnest cries prevail 
To taste Thy love divine. 

2 My thirsty, fainting soul 
Thy mercy doth implore ; 

Not travellers in desert lands 
Can pant for water more. 

3 Within Thy churches, Lord, 
I long to find my place ; 

Thy power and glory to behold, 
And feel Thy quickening grace. 

4 For life without Thy love 
No relish can afford ; 

No joy can be compared with this, 
To serve and please the Lord. 

5 In wakeful hours of night, 
I call my God to mind ; 

I think how wise Thy counsels are, 
And all Thy dealings kind. 

6 Since Thou hast been my help, 
To Thee my spirit flies ; 

And on Thy watchful providence 
My cheerful hope relies. 

7 The shadow of Thy wings 
My soul in safety keeps ; 

I follow where my Father leads, 
And He supports my steps. 

5 (Psalm 63.) L.M. Montgomery. 
Intense Desire after God. 
1 r\ GOD, Thou art my God alone : 
V_7 Early to Thee my soul shall cry : 
A pilgrim in a land unknown, 
A thirsty land, whose springs are dry. 

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PSALMS. 



2 that it were as it hath been, 
When, praying in the holy place, 
Thy power and glory I have seen, 
And marked the footsteps of Thy grace. 

8 Yet, through this rough and thorny maze, 
I follow hard on Thee, my God : 
Thy hand unseen upholds my ways ; 
I safely tread where Thou hast trod : — ■ 

4 Thee, in the watches of the night, 
"When I remember on my bed, 

Thy presence makes the darkness light ; 
Thy guardian wings arc round my head. 

5 Better than life itself Thy love ; 
Dearer than all beside to me ; 
For whom have I in heaven above, 

Or what on earth, compared with Thee ? 

Praise with my heart, my mind, my voice, 
For all Thy mercy I will give ; 
My soul shall still in God rejoice ; 
My tongue shall bless Thee while I live. 




(Psalm 65.) L.M. watts. 

Public Prayer and Praise. 



1 rilHE praise of Zion waits for Thee, ' 
JL My God, and praise becomes Thy house; 
There shall Thy saints Thy glory see, 

And there perform their public vows. 

2 Thou, whose mercy bends the skies 
To save, when humble sinners pray ; 
All lands to Thee shall lift their eyes, 
And all the islands of the sea. 

8 Against my will my sins prevail, 

Thy grace shall purge away their stain ; 
The blood of Christ can never fail 
To wash my garments white again. 



PSALMS. 



87 



4 Blest is the man whom Thou shalt choose, 
And give him kind access to Thee ; 
Give him a place within Thy house, 
To taste Thy love divinely free. 

(Psalm 65.) C. M. watts. 

Praise in Zion. 

1 T3HAISE waits in Zion, Lord, for Thee : 
JL There shall our vows be paid : 
Thou hast an ear when sinners pray ; 

All flesh shall seek Thine aid. 

2 Lord, our iniquities prevail, 

But pardoning grace is Thine ; 
And Thou wilt grant us power and skill 
To conquer every sin. 

3 Blest are the men whom Thou will choose, 

To bring them near Thy face ; 
Grant them a dwelling in Thy house, 
To feast upon Thy grace. 

4 In answering what Thy church requests, 

Thy truth and terror shine ; 
And works of dreadful righteousness 
Fulfil Thy kind design. 

5 Thus shall the wondering nations see 

The Lord is good and just ; 
And distant islands fly to Thee, 

And make Thy name their trust. 
C They dread Thy glittering tokens, Lord, 

When signs in heaven appear ; 
But they shall learn Thy holy word, 

And love as well as fear. 

(Psalm 65.) CM. watts. 

The Seasons. 
1 OOD is the Lord, the heavenly King, 
VJT Who makes the earth His care ; 
Visits the pastures every spring, 
And bids the grass appear. 

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PSALMS. 



2 The clouds, like rivers raised on high, 

Pour out, at Thy command, 
Their watery blessings from the sky, 
To cheer the thirsty land. 

3 The softened ridges of the field 

Permit the corn to spring : 
The valleys rich provision yield, 
And the poor labourers sing. 

4 The little hills, on every side, 

Rejoice at falling showers ; 
The meadows, dressed in all their pride, 
Perfume the air with flowers. 

5 The various months Thy goodness crowns; 

How bounteous are Thy ways ! 
The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs, 
And shepherds shout Thy praise. 




(Psalm 65.) L.M. lyte. 

Praise for Providence and Grace. 



1 T) RAISE, Lord, for Thee in Zion waits; 
JL Prayer shall besiege Thy temple-gates; 
All flesh shall to Thy throne repair, 

-And find, through Christ, salvation there. 

2 Our spirits faint ; our sins prevail ; 
Leave not our trembling hearts to fail : • 
Thou that nearest prayer descend, 
And still be found the sinner's Friend. 

3 How blest Thy saints ! how safely led ! 
How surely kept ! how richly fed ! 
Saviour of all in earth and sea, 

How happy they who rest in Thee ! 

4 Thy hand sets fast the mighty hills, 
Thy voice the troubled ocean stills ; 
Evening and morning Irymn Thy praise, 
And earth Thv bountv wide displays . 

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PSALMS. 

The year is with Thy goodness crowned ; 
Thy clouds drop wealth the world around ; 
Through Thee the deserts laugh and sing, 
And Nature smiles, and owns her King. 
Lord, on our souls Thy Spirit pour l 
The moral waste within restore : 

let Thy love our spring-tide be, 
And make us all hear fruit to Thee. 

(Psalm 66.) C. M. watts. 

Vows paid and Praise offered. 
"]\TOW shall my solemn vows be paid 
-L ^ To that Almighty Power, 
That heard the long requests I made 

In my distressful hour. 
My lips and cheerful heart prepare 

To make His mercies known ; 
Come, ye that fear my God, and hear 

The wonders He has done. 
When on my head huge sorrows fell, 

I sought His heavenly aid; 
He saved my sinking soul from hell, 

And death's eternal shade. 
If sin lay covered in my heart, 

While prayer employed my tongue, 
The Lord had shown me no regard, 

Nor I His praises sung : 
But God — His name be ever blest — 

Has set my spirit free ; 
Nor turned from Him my poor request, 

Nor turned His heart from me. 

(Psalm 66.) 7s. bandys. 

Jehovah worshipped, 

1 O ING the great Jehovah's praise ; 
•w Trophies to His glory raise : 
Bay, — How wonderful Thy deeds ! 
Lord, Thy power all power exceeds ! 

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PSALMS. 



2 Let the many-peopled earth. 
All, of high and humble birth, 
Worship our eternal King ; 
Hymns unto His honour sing. 

3 We, through fire, with flames embraced, 
We, through raging floods, have passed ; 
Yet, by Thy conducting hand, 
Brought into a wealthy land. 

4 We will to Thy house repair. 
Worship, and Thy power declare : 
Offerings on Thine altar lay ; 

All our vows devoutly pay. 

5 Fervently to Thee we cried ; 
All Thy goodness magnified : 
Source of mercy, be Thou blest, 
Thou hast granted our request. 




(Psalm 67.) CM. watts. 

Prayer for Great Britain. 



1 OHINE Mighty God, on Britain shine, 
k3 With beams of heavenly grace ; 
Keveal Thy power through all our coasts, 
- And show Thy smiling face. 

2 Amidst our isle, exalted high, 

Do Thou our glory stand, 
And, like a wall of guardian fire, 
Surround this favoured land. 

3 When shall Thy name, from shore to shore, 

Sound all the earth abroad ; 
And distant nations know and love 
Their Saviour and their God. 

4 Sing to the Lord ye distant lands. 

Sing loud, with solemn voice ; 
While British tongues exalt His praise, 
And British hearts rejoice, 



PSALMS. 

He, the great Lord, the sovereign Judge, 

That sits enthroned ahove, 
Wisely commands the worlds He made 

In justice and in love. 

Earth shall ohey her Maker's will, 

And yield a full increase ; 
Our God will crown His chosen isle 

With fruitfumess and peace. 

God, the Redeemer, scatters round 

His choicest favours here ; 
While the creation's utmost bound 

Shall see, adore, and fear. 

(Psalm 67.) S.M. tate and beady. 
Britain blest and blessing. 

1 IT^O bless Thy chosen race, 
J- In mercy, Lord, incline, 

And cause the brightness of Thy face 
On all Thy saints to shine. 

2 That so Thy wondrous way 

May through the world be known ; 
While distant lands their tribute pay, 
And Thy salvation own. 

8 Let differing nations join, 
Their Saviour to proclaim ; 
Let all the world, Lord, combine 
To praise Thy glorious name. 

4 let them shout and sing 
With joy and pious mirth ; 

For Thou, the righteous Judge and King, 
Shalt govern all the earth. 

5 Then God upon our land 

8hall constant blessings shower ; 
And all the world in awe shall stand 
Of His resistless power. 

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Psalms. 



(Psalm 67.) 7s., 6 lines. lyte. 



The World blest through the Church, 

1 i^i OD of mercy, God of grace, 
vJT Show the brightness of Thy face. 
Shine upon us, Saviour, shine ; 

Fill Thy church with light divine ; 
And Thy saving health extend, 
Unto earth's remotest end. 

2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord; 
Be by all that live adored; 

Let the nations shout and sing 
Glory to their Saviour King ; 
At Thy feet their tribute pay, 
And Thy holy will obey. 

3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord, 
Earth shall then her fruits afford ; 
God to man His blessing give ; 
Man to God devoted live ; 

All below, and all above, 
One in joy and light and love. 



(Psalm 68.) L.M. watts* 



1 T ORD, when Thou didst ascend on high, 
JLJ Ten thousand angels filled the sky ; 
Those heavenly guards around Thee Wait, 
Like chariots that attend Thy state. 

2 Not Sinai's mountain could appear 
More glorious when the Lord was there, 
While He pronounced His dreadful law, 
And struck the chosen tribes with awe. 

3 How bright the triumph none can tell, 
When the rebellious powers of hell 
That thousand souls had captive made, 
Were all in chains like captives led ! 





Christ's Ascension. 



PSALMS. 

4 Raised by His Father to the throne, 
He sent the promised Spirit down 
With gifts and grace for rebel men, 
That God might dwell on earth again. 




(Psalm 68.) L.M. watts. 

Praise for temporal Blessings. 



1 TTTE bless the Lord, the just, the good, 

\ V Who fills our hearts with joy and food ; 
Who pours His blessings from the skies, 
And loads our days with rich supplies. 

2 He sends the sun his circuit round, 

To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground ; 
He bids the clouds with plenteous rain 
Refresh the thirsty earth again. 

3 'Tis to His care we owe our breath, 
And all our near escapes from death : 
Safety and health to God belong ; 

He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 

■i He makes the saint and sinner prove 
The common blessings of His love ; 
Though the wide difference that remains 
Is endless joy or endless pains. 

5 But His right hand His saints shall raise 
From the deep earth, or deeper seas, 
And bring them to His courts above ; 
There shall they taste His special love. 

7 (Psalm 68.) 87,87,887. luther. 
Christ leading Captivity captive. 
1 T ET God arise, and let His foes 
JLi Be scattered now before Him ; 
Let all on Him with joy repos 

Who holily adore Him. 
Before the Lord let them rejoice, 
And in His praise lift up their voice 
Who rideth on the heavens. 



PSALMS 



2 When Thou, God, Thy flock didst guide, 
Earth shook at Thy descending : 

When Thou on Sinai didst abide, 
The rocks beneath were rending. 

Thou, Lord, didst send a plenteous rain, 

And didst Thy heritage sustain, 
Their weariness refreshing. 

8 Thou hast gone up, God, on high, 

With angel hosts attending; 
Thou captive ledd'st captivity, 

To heaven's high throne ascending. 
Thou hast received gifts for men, 
That God might dwell with them again ; 

E'en with our race rebellious. 

4 Blest be the Lord for all His love, 

The God of our salvation ; 
He daily blesseth from above 

His own — His ransomed j nation. 
The Father, Son, and Spirit bless, 
One God of Power and Holiness ; 

Eternal be our praises. 

Q (Psalm 69.) CM. watt 



The Benefits of Christ's Mediation. 

1 T^ATHER, I sing Thy wondrous grace 
J- I bless my Saviour's name ; 

He bought salvation for the poor, 
And bore the sinner's shame. 

2 His deep distress has raised us high ; 

His duty and His zeal 
Fulfilled the law which mortals broke, 
And finished all Thy will. 

8 This shall His humble followers see, 
And set their hearts at rest ; 
They by His death draw near to Thee, 
And live for ever blest. 




PSALMS. 



4 Let heaven and all that dwell on high 

To God their voices raise ; 
While lands and seas assist the sky 
To celehrate His praise. 

5 Zion is Thine, most holy God ; 

Thy Son shall bless her gates ; 
And glory, purchased by His blood, 
For Thine own Israel waits. 

QQ (Psalm 69.) L.M. watts, 

t/ if Christ's Sorrows and Sacrifice. 

1 TVEEP in our hearts let us record 
-L' The deeper sorrows of our Lord ; 
Behold the rising billows roll, 

To overwhelm His holy soul. 

2 Yet, gracious God, Thy power and love 
Have made the curse a blessing prove ; 
Those dreadful sufferings of Thy Son 
Atoned for sins which we have done. 

3 The pangs of our expiring Lord 
The honours of Thy law restored ; 
His sorrows made Thy justice known, 
Borne for transgressions not His own. 

4 for His sake our guilt forgive, 
And let the mourning sinner live ; 
The Lord will hear us in His name, 
Nor shall our hope be turned to shame. 

(Psalm 69.) L.M. cowper. 
Pleadinq for Divine Succour. 

1 Ci OD of my life, to Thee I call : 
VT Afflicted at Thy feet I fall. 
When the great water-floods prevail, 
Leave not my trembling heart to fail. 

2 Friend of the friendless and the faint, 
Where should I lodge my deep complaint ? 
Where, but with Thee, whose open door 
Invites the helpless and the poor ? 

5 65 



100 



PSALMS. 



8 Did ever mourner plead with Thee, 
Arid Thou refuse that mourner's plea ? 
Does not the word still fixed remain, 
That none shall seek Thy face in vain ? 

4 That were a grief I could not bear, 
Didst Thou not hear and answer prayer 
But a prayer-hearing, answering God 
Supports me under every load. 

5 Fair is the lot that's cast for me ; 
I have an Advocate with Thee. 
They whom the world caresses- most, 
Have no such privilege to boast. 

6 Poor though I am, despised, forgot, 
Yet God, my God, forgets me not. 
And he is safe, and must succeed, 

For whom the Lord vouchsafes to plead. 




(Psalm 71.) CM. 
The Aged Saint's Reflect ions. 



1 "IV/TY God, my everlasting hope, 
JLtJL I live upon Thy truth ; 

-Thy hands have held my childhood up, 
And strengthened all my youth. 

2 Still has my life new wonders seen 

Eepeated every year ; 
Behold, my days that yet remain, 
I trust them to Thy care. 

8 Cast me not off when strength declines. 
When hoary hairs arise ; 
And round me let Thy glory shine, 
Whene'er Thy servant dies. 

4 Then in the history of my age, 
When men review my days, 
They'll read Thy love in every page, 
In every line Thy praise. 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 71.) CM. watts. 



Strength and Righteousness in Christ. 

1 IV/fY Saviour, my Almighty Friend, 
JLtX When I begin Thy praise, 
Where will the growing numbers end, 

The numbers of Thy grace ? 

2 Thou art mine everlasting trust, 

Thy goodness I adore ; 
And since I knew Thy graces first, 

I speak Thy glories more. 
8 My feet shall travel all the length 

Of the celestial road, 
And march with courage in Thy strength, 

To see my Father, God. 

4 When I am filled with sore distress 

For some surprising sin, 
I'll plead Thy perfect righteousness, 
And mention none but Thine. 

5 How will my lips rejoice to tell 

The victories of my King ! 
My soul, redeemed from sin and hell, 

Shall Thy salvation sing. 
Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ; 

With this delightful song 
I'll entertain the darkest hours, 

Nor think the season long. 



(Psalm 71.) CM. watts. 



\jO The Aged Christian's Prayer. 

1 f^i OD of my childhood and my youth, 
vX The Guide of all my days, 

I have declared Thy heavenly truth, 
And told Thy wondrous ways. 

2 Wilt Thou forsake my hoary hairs, 

And leave my fainting heart ? 
Who shall sustain my sinking years, 
If God my strength depart ? 





5 : 



3 Let me Thy power an J truth proclaim 

To the surviving age ; 
And leave a savour of Thy name 
When I shall quit this stage. 

4 The land of silence and of death 

Awaits my next remove: 
O may these poor remains of breath 
Teach the wide world Thy love. 

5 Thy righteousness is deep and high ; 

Unsearchable Thy deeds ; 
Thy glory spreads beyond the sky 
And all my praise exceeds. 

6 By long experience have I known 

Thy sovereign power to save ; 
At Thy command I venture down, 
Securely to the grave. 

7 My flesh, when buried deep in dust, 

Shall rest beneath Thy care ; 
These withering limbs with Thee I trust, 
To raise them strong and fair. 




(Psalm 71.) CM. logan. 

The Review of Life. 



1 A LMIGHTY Father of mankind, 
■^JL Thou dost my hope sustain ; 
And when the clay of trouble comes, 

I shall not trust in vain. 

2 In early years Thou wast my Guide, 

And of my youth the Friend ; 
And, as my days began with Thee, 
With Thee my clays shall end. 

3 I know the Power in whom I trust, 

The arm on which I lean : 
Thou wilt my Saviour ever be, 
Who hast my Saviour been. 

68 



PSALMS. 



4 I'll trust Thy goodness while I live, 
In death Thy name adore ; 
And after death will sing Thy praise, 
When time shall be no more. 
A£ (Psalm 72.) L.M. watts. 

-\jO The Kingdom of Christ. 

1 RE AT God, whose universal sway 
vJT The known and unknown worlds obey, 
Xow give the kingdom to Thy Son, 
Extend His power, exalt His Throne. 

2 Thy sceptre well becomes His hands, 
All heaven submits to His commands ; 
His justice shall avenge the poor, 
And pride and rage prevail no more. 

3 With power He vindicates the just, 
And treads the oppressor in the dust ; 
His worship and His fear shall last, 
Till hours and years and time be past. 

4 As rain on meadows newly mown, 

So shall He send His influence down ; 
His grace on fainting souls distils, 
Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills. 

5 The heathen lands, that lie beneath 
The shades of overspreading death, 
Revive at His first dawning light, 
And deserts blossom at the sight. 

6 The saints shall flourish in His days, 
Dressed in the robes of joy and praise ; 
Peace, like a river, from His throne 
Shall flow to nations yet unknown. 




(Psalm 72.) L.M. watts. 

Christ universally adored. 



1 TESUS shall reign where'er the sun 
Doth his successive journeys run ; 
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, 
Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 

6 9 



PSALMS. 



2 For Him shall endless prayer be made, 
And praises throng to crown His head ; 
His name like sweet perfume shall rise 
With every morning sacrifice. 

3 People and realms of every tongue 
Dwell on His love with sweetest song ; 
And infant voices shall proclaim 
Their early blessings on His name. 

4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns ; 
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains ; 
The weary find eternal rest, 

And all the sons of want are blest. 

5 Where He displays His healing power, 
Death and the curse are known no more ; 
In Him the tribes of Adam boast 
More blessings than their father lost. 

6 Let every creature rise and bring 
Peculiar honours to our King ; 
Angels descend with songs again, 
And earth repeat the loud Amen. 

O'y (Psalm 72) 7.6.D Montgomery. 
I , Christ's universal Reign. 

1 TIT AIL to the Lord's Anointed, 
JUL Great David's greater Son ! 
Hail, in the time appointed, 

His reign on earth begun ! 
He conies to break oppression ; 

To set the captive free ; 
To take away transgression, 

And rule in equity. 

2 He shall come down like showers 

Upon the fruitful earth ; 
And joy and hope like flowers 
Spring in His path to birth. 



PSALMS. 



Before Him on the mountains 
Shall peace, the herald, go : 

And righteousness, in fountains 
From hill to valley flow. 

3 Arabia's desert-ranger 

To Him shall bow the knee ; 
The Ethiopian stranger 

His glory come to see ; 
With offerings of devotion, 

Ships from the isles shall meet. 
To pour the wealth of ocean 

In tribute at His feet. 

4 Kings shall fall down before Him, 

And gold and incense bring ; 
All nations shall adore Him, 

His praise all people sing : 
For He shall have dominion 

O'er river- Jea, and shore, 
Far as the Ogle's pinion 

Or dove's light wing can soar. 

~7or Him shall prayer unceasing, 

And daily vows ascend ; 
His kingdom still increasing, — 

A kingdom without end. 
The mountain dews shall nourish 

A seed in weakness sown, 
Whose fruit shall spread and flourish. 

And shake like Lebanon. 

6 O'er every foe victorious, 

He on His throne shall rest; 
From age to age more glorious, 

All-blessing and all-blest. 
The tide of time shall never 

His covenant remove : 
His name shall stand for ever ; 

His great, best name of Love. 



108 



PSALMS. 

(Psalm 73.) CM. watts. 

God our Portion. 

1 /^i OD, my Supporter and my hope, 
v^T My help for ever near, 

Thine arm of mercy held me up, 
When sinking in despair*. 

2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet 

Through this dark wilderness ; 
Thy hand conduct me near Thy seat, 
To dwell before Thy face. 

3 Were I in heaven, without my God 

'T would be no joy to me ; 
And whilst this earth is mine abode, 
I long for none but Thee. 

4 What if the springs of life were broke, 

And flesh and heart should faint ? 
God is my soul's eternal rock. 
The strength of every saint. 

5 Still to draw near to Thee, my God, 

Shall be my sweet employ ; 
My tongue shall sound Thy works abroad, 
And tell the world my joy. 

(Psalm 74.) CM. 
Continued Help implored. 

1 r\ LORD, defend us; as of old, 
\J Thy hand salvation wrought ; 
When safely to their promised fold 

Thy chosen flock were brought. 

2 E'en in the wilderness Thy hand 

With plenty strewed their road ; 
And from the rock, at Thy command, 
Refreshing waters flowed. 

3 The sun, obedient to Thy will, 

Renews his daily light ; 
Seasons and times Thy word fulfil, 
And all proclaim Thy might. 



109 



PSALMS. 



4 Then, Lord, arise, and plead my cause 
Against the oppressor's power : 
keep the souls that love Thy laws, 
Safe in the trying hour. 



The Majesty and Sovereignty of God. 



1 mHAT Thou, Lord, art ever nigh, 
JL Though veiled in awful majesty, 

Thy mighty works declare ; 
Thy hand this earthly frame upholds, 
Thine eye the universe beholds 

With providential care. 

2 Thou settest up and castest down ; 
The ruler's power, the monarch's crown, 

Thy hands alone bestow : 
In Thee all creatures live and move ; 
Thou reign' st supreme in heaven above, 

And in the earth below. 

B Great King of kings, and Lord of lords, 
Whose hand chastises and rewards, 

Thee only we adore : 
To Thee, the voice of praise shall rise 
In hallelujahs to the skies, 

Till time shall be no more. 



n (Psalm 76.) CM. watts. 
Enemies defeated. 

1 TN Judah God of old was known; 
A His name in Israel great ; 

In Salem stood His holy throne, 
And Zion was His seat. 

2 Among the praises of His saints 

His dwelling there He chose ; 
There He received their just complaints 
Against their haughty foes. 




(Psalm 75.) 



886,886. 




PSALMS. 



8 At Tliy rebuke, Jacob's God, 
Both horse and chariot fell ; 
Who knows the terrors of Thy rod ? 
Thy vengeance who can tell ? 

4 What power can stand before Thy sight, 

When once Thy wrath appears ? 
When heaven shines round with dreadful light, 
The earth lies still and fears. 

5 When God in His own sovereign ways 

Comes down to save the oppressed, 
The wrath of man shall work His praise, 
And He'll restrain the rest. 

i O (Psalm 77.) 7.6.D. Montgomery. 



GocVs Providences remembered, 

1 TN time of tribulation, 

JL Hear, Lord, my feeble cries : 
With humble supplication, 

To Thee my spirit flies. 
My heart with grief is breaking ; 

Scarce can my voice complain ; 
. Mine eyes, with tears kept waking, 

Still watch and weep in vain. 

2 The days of old, in vision, 

Bring vanished bliss to view : 
The years of lost fruition 

Their joys in pangs renew : 
Kemembered songs of gladness, 

Through night's lone silence brought, 
Strike notes of deeper sadness, 

And stir desponding thought. 

3 Hath God cast off for ever ? 

Can time His truth impair ? 
His tender mercy, never 
Shall I presume to share ? 




PSALMS. 

Hath He His loving kindness 
Shut up in endless wrath ? 

Xo ! this is mine own blindness 
That cannot see His path. 

4 I call to recollection 

The years of His right hand ; 
And strong in His protection, 

Again through faith I stand. 
Thy deeds, Lord, are wonder ; 

Holy are all Thy .ways : 
The secret place of thunder 

Shall utter forth Thy praise. 

5 Thee, with the tribes assembled, 

God, the billows saw ; 
They saw Thee, and they trembled, 

Turned, and stood still with awe : 
The clouds shot hail — they lightened; 

The earth reeled to and fro ; 
The fiery pillar brightened 

The gulf of gloom below. 

6 Thy way is in great waters : 

Thy footsteps are not known : 
Let Adam's sons and daughters 

Confide in Thee alone. 
Through the wild sea Thou leddest 

Thy chosen flock of yore ; 
Still on the waves Thou treaclest, 

And Thy redeemed pass o'er. 



(Psalm 78.) CM. watts. 
Religious Instruction to Youth. 
1 T ET children hear the mighty deeds 
JLJ Which God performed of old, 
Which in our younger years we saw, 
And which our fathers told. 



75 



PSALMS. 



2 He bids us make His glories known, 
His works of power and grace ; 
And we'll convey His wonders down 
Through every rising race. 

8 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, 
And they again to theirs ; 
That generations yet unborn 
May teach them to their heirs. 

4 Thus they shall learn in Grod alone 
Their hope securely stands ; 
That they may ne'er forget His works, 
But practise His commands. 




(Psalm 79.) S.M. goode. 
Prayer for Pardon. 



1 FTTHOU gracious God, and kind, 
J- cast our sins away ; 

Nor call our former guilt to mind, 
Thy justice to display. 

2 Thy tenderest mercies show, 
Thy richest grace prepare, 

Ere yet, with guilty fears laid low, 
We perish in despair. 

3 Save us from guilt and shame, 
Thy glory to display ; 

And for the great ^Redeemer's name? 
Wash all our sins away ; 

4 So we Thy flock, Thy choice, 
The people of Thy love, 

Shall in Thy care, through life, rejoice , 
But praise Thee best above. 

1 1 £ (Psalm 80.) L.M watts. 

-L-LtJ Prayer for Revival. 

1 BEAT Shepherd of Thine Israel, 
vJT Who didst between the cherubs dwell, 
And lead the tribes, Thy chosen sheep, 
Safe through the desert and the deep : 



PSALMS. 



2 Thy church is in the desert now, 

Shine from on high and guide us through 
Turn us to Thee, Thy love restore, 
We shall he saved and sigh no more. 

3 Great God, whom heavenly hosts ohey, 
How long shall we lament and pray, 
And wait in vain Thy kind return ? 
How long shall Thy fierce anger burn ? 

4. ! for Thy name's sake, hear our cry, 
Shine on Thy churches lest they die ; 
Turn us to Thee, Thy love restore, 
We shall be saved, and sigh no more. 

m* (Psalm 81.) S.M. 
) The Sabbath and the Church. 

1 OING to the Lord our might ; 
k5 With holy fervour sing : 

Let hearts and voices all unite 
To praise our heavenly King. 

2 This is His holy house, 
And this, His festal day, 

When He accepts the humblest vows 
That we sincerely pay. 

3 The Sabbath to our sires, 
In mercy, first was given ; 

The church her Sabbaths still requires 
To speed her on to heaven. 

4 We still like them of old, 
Are in the wilderness ; 

And God is still as near His fold, 
To pity and to bless, 

5 Then let us open wide 

Our mouths for Him to fill : 
And He that Israel then supplied, 
Will help His Israel still. 



PSALMS. 



i >y (Psalm 84.) CM. watts. 
J- I The House of the Lord. 

1 1\/FY soul, how lovely is the place 
1VA To which ThyGod resorts ! 
"Tis heaven to see His smiling face, 

Though in His earthly courts. 

2 There the great Monarch of the skies 

His saving power displays ; 
And light breaks in upon our eyes 
With kind and quickening rays. 

8 With His rich gifts the heavenly Dove 
Descends, and fills the place ; 
While Christ reveals His wondrous love, 
And sheds abroad His grace. 

4 There, Mighty God, Thy words declare 
The secrets of Thy will ; 
And still we seek Thy mercy there, 
And sing Thy praises still. 



nO (Psalm 84.) L.M. watts. 
O The Pleasures of Public Worship. 

1 TTOW pleasant, how divinely fair, 
JOL Lord of Hosts, Thy dwellings are ! 
With long desire my spirit faints 

To meet the assemblies of Thy saints. 

2 My flesh would rest in Thine abode, 
My panting heart cries out for God ; 
My God, my King, why should I be 
Bo far from all my joys and Thee ? 

3 Blest are the saints who sit on high 
Around Thy throne of majesty : 
Thy brightest glories shine above, 
And all their work is praise and love, 

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PSALMS. 



4 Biest are the souls that find a place 
Within the temple of Thy grace ; 
There they behold Thy gentler rays, 
And seek Thy face and learn Thy praise. 

5 Blest are the men whose hearts are set 
To find the way to Zion's gate ; 

God is their strength, and through the road 
They lean upon their Helper, God, 

6 Cheerful they walk with growing strength, 
Till all shall meet in heaven at length ; 
Till all before Thy face appear, 

And join in nobler worship there. 




(Psalm 84.) L.M. watts. 
God and His Church. 



1 f^i REAT God, attend while Zion sings 

VJT The joy that from Thy presence springs ; 
To spend one day with Thee on earth 
Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 

2 Might I enjoy the meanest place 
Within Thy house, God of grace. 
Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power, 
•Should tempt my feet to leave Thy door. 

8 God is oui" sun, He makes our day ; 
God is our shield, He guards our way 
From all the assaults of hell and sin, 
From foes without and foes within. 

4 All needful grace will God bestow, 
And crown that grace with glory too : 
Ete gives us all things, and withholds 
No real good from upright souls. 

5 God, our King, whose sovereign sway 
The glorious hosts of heaven obey, 
And devils at Thy presence flee, — 
Blest is the man that trusts in Thee. 



PS ALIUS. 



(Psalm 84.) 6666,88. 
Longing for the House of God. 

1 T" OKD of the worlds above, 
J-J How pleasant and how fair 
The dwellings of Thy love, 
Thine earthly temples are ! 

To Thine abode, 

My heart aspires 

With warm desires, 
To see my God. 

2 happy souls that pray 
Where God appoints to hear ! 
happy men that pay 
Their constant service there ! 

They praise Thee still ; 

And happy they 

That love the way 
To Zion's hill. 

3 They go from strength to strength, 
Through this dark vale of tears, 
Till each arrives at length, 

Till each in heaven appears : 
glorious seat, 

When God our King 

Shall thither bring 
Our willing feet ! 

4 To spend one sacred day, 
Where God and saints abide, 
Affords diviner joy 

Than thousand days beside : 
Where God resorts, 

I love it more 

To keep the door 
Than shine in courts. 



PSALMS. 



5 God is our sun and shield, 
Our light and our defence ; 
With gifts His hands are filled, 
We draw our blessings thence : 

He shall bestow 

On Jacob's race 

Peculiar grace 
And glory too. 

6 The Lord His people loves ; 
His hand no good withholds 
From those His heart approves, 
From pure and pious souls : 

Thrice happy he, 
God of Hosts, 
Whose spirit trusts 

Alone in Thee. 



(Psalm 84.) 10.10.11.11. conder. 



1 XX OW honoured, how dear, 
XX That sacred abode 
Where Christians draw near 

Their Father and God ! 
'Mid worldly commotion, 

My wearied soul faints 
For the house of devotion, 

The home of Thy saints. 

2 The birds have their home ; 

They fix on their nest : 
Wherever they roam, 

They return to their rest : 
From them fondly learning, 

My soul would take wing ; 
To Thee so returning. 

My God and my King. 




The House of God. 



PSALMS. 

3 happy the choirs, 

Who praise Thee ahove ! 
What joy tunes their lyres ; 

Their worship is love. 
Yet, safe in Thy keeping, 

And happy they be, 
In this world of weeping, 

Whose strength is in Thee. 

4 Though rugged their way, 

They drink, as they go, 
Of springs that convey 

New life as they flow : 
The God they rely on, 

Their strength shall renew, 
Till each, brought to Zion, 

His glory shall view. 

5 Thou Hearer of prayer, 

Still grant me a place, 
Where Christians repair 

To the courts of Thy grace. 
More blest beyond measure, 

One day so employed, 
Than years of vain pleasure, 

By worldlings enjoyed. 

The Lord is a sun ; 

The Lord is a shield ; 
What grace has begun, 

With glory is sealed. 
He hears the distressed, 

He succours the just, 
And they shall be blessed, 

Who make Him their trust, 

8a 



PSALMS. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



The souls that fear and trust the Lord : 
And grace, descending from on high, 
Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. 

2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, 

Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven ; 
By His obedience, so complete, 
Justice is pleased, and peace is given. 

3 Now truth and honour shall abound, 
Religion dwell on earth again ; 

And heavenly influence bless the ground 
In our Redeemer's gentle reign. 

4 His righteousness is gone before, 
To give us free access to God ; 

Our wandering feet shall stray no more, 



But mark His steps, and keep the road. 
90 (Psalm 85.) CM. milton. 



1 r 1 1KB Lord will come and not be slow, 
JL His footsteps cannot err ; 

Before Him righteousness shall go, 
His royal harbinger. 

2 Truth from the earth, like to a flower, 

Shall bud and blossom then ; 
And Justice, from her heavenly bower, 
Look down on mortal men. 

3 Rise, Lord, judge Thou the earth in might , 

This longing earth redress ; 
For Thou art He who shall by right 
The nations all possess. 

4 The nations all whom Thou hast made 

Shall come, and all shall frame 
To bow them low before Thee, Lord, 
And glorify Thy name, 




The Coming of Christ. 



6 * 



PSALMS. 



5 For great Thou art, and wonders great, 
By Thy strong hand are done ; 
Thou, in Thine everlasting seat, 
Eemainest God alone. 

M (Psalm 87.) L.M. watts. 

The Church the Birth-place of the Saints. 

1 i^i OD, in His earthly temples, lays 

vJT Foundations for His heavenly praise ; 
He likes the tents of Jacob well, 
But still in Zion loves to dwell, 

2 His mercy visits every house 

That pay their night and morning vows ; 
But makes a more delightful stay 
Where churches meet to praise and pray. 

3 What glories were described of old ! 
What wonders are of Zion told ! 
Thou city of our God below, 

Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. 

4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, 
Shall there begin their lives anew : 
Angels and men shall join to sing 
The hill where living waters spring. 

5 When God makes up His last account 
Of natives in His holy mount, 
'Twill be an honour to appear, 

As one new-born or nourished there. 




(Psalm 87.) S.M. lyte. 

The Church below. 



1 fTIHE church of God below, 
-L Is like His church above ; 

Safe shielded from her every foe, 
By heavenly power and love. 

2 On high and holy ground 
Her deep foundations rest ; 

And God within her courts is found 
An omnipresent guest. 



PSALMS. 



8 God loves her sacred gates, 
Her solemn praise and prayer ; 
And he that humbly on Him waits, 
Shall surely find Him there. 

4 The church of God below 
Shall yet more honoured be ; 

The nations to her side shall flow, 
The world her glories see. 

5 blest and favoured men 
That in her courts are born ; 

Their life but sets to rise again, 
In heaven's eternal morn ! 



1 T OKD God of my salvation, 
JU To Thee, to Thee I cry : 
let my supplication 

Arrest Thine ear on high. 
Distresses round me thicken ; 

My life draws nigh the grave : 
Descend, Lord, to quicken ; 

Descend my soul to save. 

°: Thy wrath lies hard upon me ; 

Thy billows o'er me roll ; 
My friends all seem to shun me, 

And foes beset my soul. 
Where'er on earth I turn me, 

No comforter is near ; 
Wilt Thou too, Father, spurn me ? 

Wilt Thou refuse to hear ? 

3 No ! banished and heart broken, 
My soul still clings to Thee ; 
The promise Thou hast spoken, 
Shall still my refuge be. 




(Psalm 88.) 7.6.D. 
The Sorrows of the Saints. 



PSALMS. 

So present ills and terrors 

May future joy increase, 
And scourge nie from mine errors 

To duty, hope, and peace. 

I97 (Psalm 89.) CM. wait 
J- -W • The Faithfulness of God. 

1 HI J~Y never-ceasing song shall show 
-jLVIL The mercies of the Lord ; 
And make succeeding ages know 

How faithful is His word. 

2 The sacred truths His lips pronounce 

Shall firm as heaven endure ; 
And if He speak a promise once, 
The eternal oTcice is sure. 

o 

3 How Iodo- the race of David held 

o 

The promised Jewish throne ! 
But there's a nobler covenant sealed 
To David's greater Son. 

4 His seed for ever shall possess 

A throne above the skies : 
The meanest subject of His grace 
- Shall to that glory rise. 

5 Lord Gocl of Hosts, Thy wondrous ways 

Are sung by saints above ; 
And saints on earth their honours raise 
To Thine unchanging love. 

1 90 (Psalm 89.) CM. watts 
JLrVO The Power and Majesty of God. 

1 T1[TITH reverence let the saints appear, 

V y And bow before the Lord ; 
His high commands with reverence hear, 
And tremble at His word. 

2 How terrible Thy glories be ! 

How bright Thine armies shine ! 
Where is the power that vies with TMee 
Or truth compared with Thine ? 



PSALMS. 



3 The northern pole and southern rest 

On Thy supporting hand ; 
Darkness and day, from east to west, 
Move round at Thy command. 

4 Thy words the raging "winds control, 

And rule the boisterous deep. ; 
Thou makest the sleeping billows roll, — ■ 
The rolling billows sleep. 

5 Justice and judgment are Thy throne, 

Yet wondrous is Thy grace ; 
While truth and mercy, joined in one, 
Invite us near Thy face. 




(Psalm 89.) CM. watts. 

The blessed Gospel 



1 T)LEST - are the souls that hear and know 
JJ The gospel's joyful sound ; 

Peace shall attend the path they go, 
xind light their steps surround. 

2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, 

Through their Redeemer's name ; 
His righteousness exalts their hope, 
Nor Satan dares condemn. 

3 The Lord, our glory and defence, 

Strength and salvation gives ; 
Israel, Thy King for ever reigns, 
Thy God for ever lives. 
OA (Psalm 90.) CM. watts. 
O \J Man frail, and God eternal . 

1 /~\UR God, our help in ages past, 
VJ^ Our hope for years to come, 
Our shelter from the stormy blast, 

And our eternal home ; 

2 Under the shadow of Thy throne 

Thy saints have dwelt secure ; 
Sufficient is Thine arm alone, 
And our defence is sure. 

87 



8 Before the hills in order stood, 
Or earth received her frame ; 
From everlasting Thou art God, 
To endless years the same. 

4 A thousand ages in Thy sight 

Are like an evening gone ; 
Short as the watch that ends the night 
Before the rising sun. 

5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood, 

With all their cares and fears, 
Are carried downwards by the flood, 
And lost in following years. 

G Time, like an ever- rolling stream. 
Bears all its sons away ; 
They fly, forgotten, as a dream 
Dies at the opening day. 

7 Our God, our help in ages past, 
Our hope for years to come, 
Be Thou our guard while troubles last, 
And our eternal home. 



131 



(Psalm 90.) S.M. watts. 

The Brevity of Life. 

OUR moments fly apace, 
Nor will our minutes stay ; 
Just like a flood, our hasty days 
Are sweeping us away. 

Lord, if our days must fly, 
We'll keep their end in sight ; 
We'll spend them all in wisdom's way, 
And let them speed their flight. 

They'll waft us sooner o'er 
This life's tempestuous sea ; 
Soon we shall reach the peaceful shore 
Of blest eternity. 



PSALMS. 



Q (Psalm 91.) L.M. watts. 

rJ Safety in Public Calamities 

1 TTE that hath made his refuge, God, 
J-JL Shall find a most secure abode ; 
Shall walk all day beneath His shade, 
And there at night shall rest his head. 

2 Then will I say —My God, Thy power 
Shall be my fortress and my tower ; 

I, that am formed of feeble dust, 
Make Thine almighty arm my trust. 

3 If burning beams of noon conspire 
To dart a pestilential fire, 

God is our life, His wings are spread 
To shield us with a healthful shade. 

4 If vapours, with malignant breath, 
Eise thick, and scatter midnight death, 
Israel is safe ; the poisoned air 
Grows pure, if Israel's God be there. 

5 What though a thousand at thy side, 
At thy right hand, ten thousand died, 
Thy God His chosen people saves, 
Amongst the dead, amidst the graves. 

G But if the fire or plague or sword, 
Receive commission from the Lord 
To strike His saints among the rest, 
Their very pains and deaths are blest. 

7 The sword, the pestilence, or fire, 
Shall but fulfil their best desire ; 
From sins and sorrows set them free, 
And bring Thy children, Lord, to Thee. 

1 *JO (Psalm 92.) L.M. watts. 

100 The Dai/ of Best. 

1 HWEET is the work, my God, my King, 
O To praise Thy name, give thanks and sing: 
To show Thy love by morning light, 
And talk of all Thy truth at night. 

8 9 



PSALMS. 



2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest, 

No mortal cares shall seize my breast ; 
may my heart in tune be found, 
Like David's harp of solemn sound. 

3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord. 

And bless His works, and bless Eis word : 
Thy works of grace, how bright they shine ! 
How deep Thy counsels ! how divine ! 

4 But I shall share a glorious part, 
When grace hath well refined my heart, 
And fresh supplies of joy are shed, 
Like holy oil to cheer my head. 

5 Sin, my worst enemy before, 

Shall vex mine eyes and ears no more ; 
Mine inward foes shall all be slain, 
Nor Satan break my peace again. 

6 Then shall I see and hear and know 
All I desired or wished below r ; 
And every power find sweet employ 
In that eternal world of joy. 

O v j (Psalm 92.) L.M. watts. 



1 ~T OED, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand 
JL^ In gardens planted by Thy hand ; 
Let me within Thy courts be seen, 
Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 

2 There grow Thy saints in faith and lore, 
Blest with Thine influence from above : 
Not Lebanon, with all its trees, 
Yields such a comely sight as these. 

3 The plants of grace shall ever live ;■ 
Nature decays, but grace must thrive ; 
Time, that doth all things else impair, 
Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 




The Garden of the Lord. 



90 



PSALMS. 



4 Laden with fruits of age, they show 
The Lord is holy, just, and true ; 
None that attend His gates shall find 
A God unfaithful or unkind. 

1 OK (Psalm 93.) L.M. watts. 

A-OO The Eternal and Sovereign God. 

1 JEHOVAH reigns, He dwells in light, 

Girded with majesty and might ; 
The world, created by His hands, 
Still on its firm foundation stands. 

2 But ere this spacious world was made-, 
Or had its first foundations laid, 
Thy throne eternal ages stood, 
Thyself the ever-living God. 

Like floods, the angry nations rise, 
And mm their rage against the skies ; 
Vain floods, that aim their rage so high ; 
At Thy rebuke the billows die, 

4 For ever shall Thy throne endure ; 
Thy promise stands for ever sure ; 
And everlasting holiness 
Becomes the dwellings of Thy grace. 

1 OP (Psalm 93.) 668,668. watts. 
_L^/U The Immutability of God's Throne. 

1 FT1HE Lord Jehovah reigns, 
-i- And royal state maintains ; 

His head with awful glories crowned, 

Arrayed in robes of light, 

Begirt with sovereign might, 
And rays of majesty around. 

2 Upheld by Thy commands, 
The world securely stands ; 

And skies and stars obey Thy word : 

Thy throne was fixed on high, 

Before the starry sky ; 
Eternal is Thy kingdom, Lord. 

9i 



PSALMS. 

8 In vain the noisy crowd, 

Like billows fierce and loud, 
Against Thine empire rage and roar ; 

In vain, with angry spite, 

The surly nations fight, 
And dash like waves against the shore. 

4 Let floods and nations rage, 
And all their powers engage ; 

Let swelling tides assault the sky : 
The terrors of Thy frown 
Shall beat their madness down ; 

Thy throne for ever stands on high. 

5 Thy promises are true ; 
Thy grace is ever new ; 

There fixed Thy church shall ne'er remove. 

Thy saints with holy fear 

Shall in Thy courts appear, 
And sing Thine everlasting love. 

(Psalm 93.) 7.6. wither. 

< The Majestif and Power of God. 

1 FT1HE Lord is King, and wearetli 
-A- A robe of glory bright : 

He clothed with strength appeareth, 
And girt with powerful might. 

2 The earth He hath so grounded 

That moved it cannot be ; 
His throne long since was founded ; 
More old than time is He. 

3 The waters highly flowed, 

And raised their voice, Lord ; 
The seas their fury showed, 
And loud their billows roar'd. 

4 But God in strength excelleth 

Strong seas and powerful deeps ; 
With Him all pureness dwelleth, 
And firm His truth He keeps. 



PSALMS. 



1 OQ (Psalm 93.) L.M. tate and brady. 
J_00 Dli'lne Power and Faithfulness. 

1 "\T^ITH glory clad, with strength arrayed, 

V t The Lord that o'er all nature reigns, 
The world's foundations strongly laid, 
And the vast fabric still sustains. 

2 How surely stablished is Thy throne, 
Which shall no change or period see ! 
For Thou, Lord, and Thou alone, 
Art God from all eternity. 

3 The. floods, Lord, lift up their voice, 
And toss their troubled waves on high ; 
But God above can still their noise, 
And make the angry sea comply. 

4 Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure ; 

And they that in Thy house would dwell, 
That happy station to secure 
Must still in holiness excel. 

(Psalm 95.) CM. watts. 
Reverential Worship. 

SING to the Lord Jehovah's name, 
And in His strength rejoice ; 
When His salvation is our theme, 

Exalted be our voice. 
With thanks approach His awful sight, 

And psalms of honour sing ; 
The Lord's a God of boundless might, 

The whole creation's King. 
Let princes hear, let angels know, 

How mean their natures seem, — 
Those gods on high and gods below, — ■ 

When once compared with Him. 
Earth, with its caverns dark and deep, 

Lies in His spacious hand ; 
He fixed the seas what bounds to keep, 
And where the hills must stand. 

93 



139 



PSALMS. 



;5 Come, and with humble souls adore, 
Come, kneel before His face ; 
may the creatures of His power 
Be children of His grace. 




(Psalm 95.) S.M. watts. 
Exhortation to Worship. 



1 /~^OME, sound His praise abroad, 
\J And grateful anthems sing; 

Jehovah is the sovereign God, 
The universal King. 

2 He formed the deeps unknown ; 
He gave the seas their bound ; 

The watery worlds are all His own, 

And all the solid ground. 
8 Come, worship at His throne ; 

Come, bow before the Lord ; 
We are His works, and not our own ; 

He formed us by His word. 

4 To-day attend His voice, 
Nor dare provoke His rod : 

Come, like the people of His choice, 
And own your gracious G-od. 

5 But if your ears refuse 
The language of His grace, 

And hearts grow hard, like stubborn Jews, 
That unbelieving race ; 

6 The Lord in vengeance drest, 
Will lift His hand and swear, — 

You that despised My promised rest 
Shall have no portion there. 

A i (Psalm 95.) L.M. tate and beady. 

-tJL Summons to Praise. 

1 S~\ COME, loud anthems let us sing, 

Loud thanks to our Almighty King : 
For . we our voices high should raise, 
When our salvation's rock we praise. 



PSALMS. 



2 Into His presence let us haste, 
To thank Him for His favours past ; 
To Him address, in joyful songs, 
The praise that to His name belongs. 

8 For God, the Lord, enthroned in state, 
Is with unrivalled glory great ; 
The hills' great strength is in His hand, 
He makes the sea, He fixed the land. 

i let us to His courts repair, 
And bow with adoration there ; 
Low on our knees, devoutly, all 
Before the Lord our Maker fall : 

5 For He's our God, our Shepherd He, 
The flock of His rich pasture we ; 
To-day, then, like His flock draw near, 
To-day — if you His voice will hear. 



Christ's First and Second Coming. 

1 OING to the Lord, ye distant lands 
O Ye tribes of every tongue ; 

His new- discovered grace demands 
A new and nobler song. 

2 Say to the nations, — Jesus reigns, 

God's own Almighty Son ; 
His power the sinking world sustains, 
And grace surrounds His throne. 

3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day, 

Joy through the earth be seen ; 
Let cities shine in bright array, 
And fields in cheerful green. 

4 Let an unusual joy surprise 

The islands of the sea : 
Ye mountains, sink ; ye valleys, rise ; 
Prepare the Lord His way, 




(Psalm 96.) 



CM. 



WATTS. 



95 



PSALMS. 



5 Behold ! He comes, He comes to bless 

The nations as their God ; 
To show the world His righteousness, 
And send His truth abroad. 

6 But when His voice shall raise the dead 

And bid the world draw near, 
How will the guilty nations dread 
To see their Judge appear ! 

MO (Psalm 96.) L.M., 6 lines, triplets, watts. 
The God of the Gentiles. 

1 T ET all the earth their voices raise, 
JL^ To sing the choicest psalm of praise, 

To sing and bless Jehovah's name : 
His glory let the heathen know, 
His wonders to the nations show, 

And all His saving works proclaim. 

2 The heathen know Thy glory, Lord ; 
The wondering nations read Thy word ; 

In Britain is Jehovah known : 
Our worship shall no more be paid 
To gods which mortal hands have made ; 

Our Maker is our God alone. 

3 He framed the earth, He built the sky, 
He made the shining worlds on high, 

And reigns complete in glory there : 
His beams are majesty and light ; 
His beauties, how divinely bright ! 

His temple, how divinely fair ! 

4 Come the great day, the glorious hour, 
When earth shall feel His saving power, 

And barbarous nations fear His name ; ^ 
Then shall the race of men confess 
The beauty of His holiness, 

And in His courts His grace proclaim. 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 97.) L.M. watts. 

Christ coming to Judgment. 



1 TTE reigns ! the Lord, the Saviour reigns : 
XX Praise Hirn in evangelic strains ; 

Let the whole earth in songs rejoice, 
xlnd distant islands join their voice. 

2 Deep are His counsels and unknown, 
But grace and truth support His throne ; 
Though gloomy clouds His ways surround, 
Justice is their eternal ground. 

In robes of judgment, lo ! He comes, 
Shakes the wide earth and cleaves the tombs ; 
Before Him burns devouring fire, 

The mountains melt, the seas retire. 

1 His enemies, with sore dismay, 

Flee from the sight and shun the day ; 
Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high, 
And sing, for your redemption's nigh. 




(Psalm 97.) L.M. watts. 
Grace and Glory. 



1 TEHOYAH reigns exalted high 

O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky ; 
Though clouds and darkness veil His feet, 
His dwelling is the mercy-seat. 

2 ye that love His holy name, 
Hate every work of sin and shame ; 
He guards the souls of all His friends, 
And from the snares of hell defends. 

8 Immortal light and joys unknown 
Are for the saints in darkness sown ; 
Those glorious seeds shall- spring and rise, 
And the bright harvest bless our eyes. 

4 Rejoice, ye righteous, and record 
The sacred honours of the Lord ; 
None but the soul that feels His grace 
Can triumph in His holiness. 

7 97 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 98.) CM. watts. 

Praise for the Gospel. 



1 mO our Almighty Maker, God, 
JL New honours be addressed ; 
His great salvation shines abroad, 

And makes the nations blest. 

2 He spake the word to Abraham first ; 

His truth fulfils the grace ; 
The Gentiles make His name their trust, 
And learn His righteousness. 

3 Let the whole earth His love proclaim, 

With all her different tongues ; 
And spread the honours of His name. 
In melody and songs. 



147 



(Psalm 98.) CM. watts. 
The Messiah's Advent and Reign. 

JOY to the world ! the Lord is come ! 
Let earth receive her King ; 
Let every heart prepare Him room, 
And heaven and nature sing. 

Joy to the earth ! the Saviour reigns ! 

Let men their songs employ, 
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, 

Repeat the sounding joy. 

No more let sins and sorrows grow ; 

Nor thorns infest the ground ; 
He comes to make His blessings flow 

Far as the curse is found. 

He rules the world with truth and grace, 

And makes the nations prove 
The glories of His righteousness 

And wonders of His love. 



£SALMg. 



UO (Psalm 98.) 887,887. baktholomew. 
O Jehovah's Praises to be celebrated. 

1 T)EAISE Jehovah ! bow before Him ; 
Jl be joyful ! saints adore Him, 

Evermore His deeds proclaim. 
He is mighty in creation, 
He is good in His salvation, 

Ever magnify His name. 

2 By His providence directed, 
We are guided and protected, 

We receive our daily bread : 
He sustaineth each that liveth, 
All that we enjoy He giveth, 

From His hand we all are fed. 

3 Ye, who from His ways have turned, 
Ye, who His commands have spurned, 

Come, and His commands obey : 
Sinners, when He draweth near, 
Shall like darkness disappear, 

Heaven and earth shall flee away. 

4 But the righteous who revere Him, 
Shall remain for ever near Him, 

Evermore before His face ; 
They that through much tribulation 
Waited here His great salvation — 

Heaven shall be their dwelling-place. 

.5 There, with saints and angels blending 
Hallelujahs never ending, 

All their griefs shall turn to joy ; — 
Joy that shall be never ceasing, 
Everlasting, still increasing, 
Happiness without alloy. 



PSALMS. 



'SALM 99.) 



S.M. 



WATTS. 



Christ's Kingdom and Majesty. 

1 FT1HE God Jehovah reigns, 
JL Let all the nations fear ; 

Let sinners tremble at His throne, 
And saints be humble there. 

2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, 
Let earth adore its Lord ; 

Bright cherubs His attendants stand, 
Swift to fulfil His word. 

3 In Zion is His throne, 
His honours are divine ; 

His church shall make His wonders known. 
For there His glories shine. 

4 How holy is His name ! 
How terrible His praise ! 

Justice and truth and judgment join 
In all His works of grace. 



1 TjIXALT the Lord our God, 
-Li And worship at His feet ; 

His nature is all holiness, 
And mercy is His seat. 

2 When Israel was His church, 
When Aaron was His priest, 

When Moses cried, when Samuel prayed, 
He gave His people rest. 
8 Oft He forgave their sins, 

Nor would destroy their race : 
And oft He made His vengeance known, 
When they abused His grace. 
4 Exalt the Lord our God, 

Whose grace is still the same ; 
Still He's a God of holiness, 
And jealous for His name. 




(Psalm 99.) S.M. 



WATTS. 



God's Holiness exalted 



TOO 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 100.) L.M. watts, 

Praise to our Creator 



1 "Y7"E nations round the earth, rejoice 

X Before the Lord, your sovereign King ; 
Serve Him with cheerful heart and voice, 
With all your tongues His glory sing. 

2 The Lord is God ; 'tis He alone 
Doth life and breath and being give ; 
We are His work, and not our own, 
The sheep that on His pastures live. 

3 Enter His gates with songs of joy, 
With praises to His courts repair ; 
And make it your divine employ 

To pay your thanks and honours there. 

4 The Lord is good, the Lord is kind, 
Great is His grace, His mercy sure ; 
And the whole race of man shall find 
His truth from age to age endure. 

(Psalm 100.) L.M. watts. 
MJhJ Reference in Worship 

1 HDEFOUE Jehovah's awful throne 
JL) Ye nations bow with sacred joy ; 
Know that the Lord is God alone ; 
He can create and He destroy. 

2 His sovereign power, without our aid, 
Made us of clay and formed us men ; 

And when, like wandering sheep, we strayed, 
He brought us to His fold again. 

3 We are His people, we His care, 
Our souls, and all our mortal frame : 
What lasting honours shall we rear, 
Almighty Maker, to Thy name ? 

4 We'll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs, 
High as the heavens our voices raise ; 
And earth with her ten thousand tongues 
Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. 

ioi 



PSALMS. 



5 Wide as the world is Thy command ; 
Vast as eternity Thy love ; 
Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, 
When rolling years shall cease to move. 

KQ (Psalm 100.) LI. hopkins. 



00 All People summoned to Worship. 

1 A LL people that on earth do dwell, 
.xjL Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; 
Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell ; 
Come ye before Him and rejoice. 

2 Know ye, the Lord is God indeed ; 
Without our aid He did us make ; 
We are His flock, He doth us feed ; 
And for His sheep He doth us take. 

8 enter, then, His gates with praise, 
Approach with joy His courts unto ; 
Praise, laud, and bless His name always, 
For it is seemly so to do. 

4 For why ? the Lord our God is good, 
His mercy is for ever sure ; 
His truth at all times firmly stood, 
And shall from age to age endure. 

& 4 (Psalm 100.) 7s. D. ookder. 

O-ih . The Praises of J eh o rah . 

OBE joyful in the Lord, 
Every land beneath the sun 
In His praise, with glad accord, 
Let all tongues and hearts be one 
Bor our God is God alone, 
Yv 7 hose we are and not our own ; . 
We His people are, the sheep 
He vouchsafes to rule and keep. 
2 Come and join the joyous throng, 
Who Jehovah's praise proclaim; 
In His courts, with grateful song, 
Speak the honours of His name. 




PSALMS. 



Rich His bounty to our race ; 

Inexhaustible His grace ; 

Ready to forgive and bless ; 

Ever sure His faithfulness. 
IKK (Psalm 101.) S.M. beddome. 
1.00 Family Worship. 

1 T N all my ways, God, 

JL I would acknowledge Thee, 
And seek to keep my heart and house 
From all pollution free. 

2 "Where'er I have a tent, 
An altar I will raise ; 

And thither my oblations bring, 
Of humble prayer and praise. 

3 Could I my wish obtain, 

My household, Lord, should \ 
Devoted to Thyself alone, 

A dwelling-place for Thee. 
1 K(\ (Psalm 102.) CJL watts. 
-LO\) Prayer heard, and Zion restored. 

1 T ET Zion and her sons rejoice ; 
J-J Behold the promised hour ! 

Her God hath heard her mourning voice, 
And comes to exalt His power. 

2 The Lord will raise Jerusalem, 

And stand in glory there ; 
Nations shall bow before His name, 

And kings attend with fear. 
B He sits a Sovereign on His throne. 

With pity in His eyes; 
He hears the dying prisoners groan- 

And sees their sighs arise. 
4' He frees the souls condemned to death; 

And when His saints complain, 
Shall it be said that praying breath 

Was ever spent in vain ? 

103 



PSALMS 



G 1 



5 This shall be known when we are dead, 
And left on long record ; 
That ages yet unborn may read, 
And trust and praise the Lord. 

Iriy (Psalm 102.) L.M. doddridge. 
I The FAernitu of God. 

KEAT Former of this various frame, 
Our souls adore Thine awful name, 
And bow and tremble while they praise 
The Ancient of eternal days. 

2 Before Thine infinite survey, 
Creation rose as yesterday ; 

And, as to-morrow, shall Thine eye 
See earth and stars in ruin lie. 

3 Beyond the highest angel's sight, 
Thou dwellest in eternal light, 
Which shines with undiminished ray, 
While suns and systems waste away. 

4 Our days a transient period run, 
And change with every circling sun ; 
And while to lengthened years we trust, 
Before the moth we sink to dust. 

5 But let the creatures fall around; 
Let death consign us to the ground; 
Let the last general flame arise, 
And melt the arches of the skies : — 

6 Calm as the summer's ocean we 
Can all the wreck of nature see : 
While grace secures us an abode 
Unshaken as the throne of God. 

1 KQ (Psalm 103.) S.M. watts. 
JLOOPraise for Spiritual and Temporal Blessings. 
1 r\ BLESS the Lord, my soul, 
vy Let all within me join, 
And aid my tongue to bless His name 
Whose favours are divine. 



PSALMS. 



2 bless the Lord, my soul, 
Nor let His mercies lie 

Forgotten in unthankfulness, 
And without praises die. 

3 Tis He forgives thy sins, 
'Tis He relieves thy pain, 

'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses 
And makes thee young again. 

4 He crowns thy life with love, 
When ransomed from the grave ; 

He that redeemed my soul from hell 
Hath sovereign power to save. 

5 He fills the poor with good, 
He gives the sufferers rest ; 

The Lord hath judgments for the proud. 
And justice for the oppressed. 

His wondrous works and ways 
He made by Moses known ; 

But sent the world His truth and grace 
By His beloved Son. 

(Psalm 103.) S.M. w, 
OfJ Abounding Compassion of God. 

1 IX/TY soul, repeat His praise 
JjLL Whose mercies are so great ; 

Whose anger is so slow to rise, 
So ready to abate. 

2 High as the heavens are raised 
Above the ground we tread, 

So far the riches of His grace 
Our highest thoughts exceed. 

3 His power subdues our sins, 
And His forgiving love 

Far as the east is from the west 
Doth all our guilt remove. 



PSALMS. 

The pity of the Lord, 
To those that fear His name. 
Is such as tender parents feel ; 
He knows our feeble frame. 

He knows we are but dust, 
Scattered with every breath ; 
His anger, like a rising wind, 
Can send us swift to death. 

Ou? days are as the grass, 
Or like the morning flower ; 
If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, 
It withers in an hour. 

But Thy compassions, Lord, 
To endless years endure; 
And children's children ever find 
Thy words of promise sure. 

(Psalm 103.) L.M. watts. 

Blessing God for His Mercies, 

BLESS, 6 my soul, the living God; 
Call home thy thoughts that rove abroad ; 
Let all the powers within me join 
In work and worship so divine. 

Bless, my soul, the God of grace; 
His favours claim thy highest praise : 
Why should the wonders He hath wrought 
Be lost in silence and forgot? 

'Tis He, my soul, that sent His Son 
To die for crimes which thou hast done ; 
He owns the ransom, and forgives 
The hourly follies of our lives. 

The vices of the mind He heals, 
And cures the pains that nature feels ; 
Bedeems the soul from hell, and saves 
Our wasting life from threatening graves. 



PSALMS. 



5 His power He showed by Moses' hands, 
And gave to Israel His commands ; 
But sent His truth and mercy down 

To all the nations, by His Son, 

6 Let the whole earth His power confess ; 
Let the whole earth adore His grace ; 
The Gentile with the Jew shall join 

In work and worship so divine . 



(Psalm 104,) L.M. wat: 



Ul God in Creation and Providence. 

1 ~]\/T Y soul, thy great Creator praise : 
JJlJL "When clothed in His celestial rays 
He in full majesty appears, 

And, like a robe, His glory wears. 

2 The heavens are for His curtain spread, 
The unfathomed deep He makes His bed ; 
Clouds are His chariot when He flies 

On winged storms across the sides. 

3 Angels whom His own breath inspires, — 
His ministers — are flaming fires ; 

And swift as thought their armies move 
To bear His vengeance or His love. 

4 The swelling billows know their bound, 
And in their channels walk their round ; 
He bids the crystal fountains flow 

And cheer the valleys as they go. 

5 God from His cloudy cistern pours 

On the parched earth enriching showers ; 
The grove, the garden, and the field, 
A thousand joyful blessings yield. 

6 How vast Thy works ! how great Thy skill 
And every land Thy riches fill ; 

While the whole race of creatures stands 
Waiting their portions from Thy hands. 




PSALMS. 

7 The earth stands trembling at Thy stroke, 
And at Thy touch the mountains smoke ; 
Yet humble souls may see Thy face, 
And tell their wants to sovereign grace. 

8 In Thee my hopes and wishes meet, 
And make my meditations sweet ; 
Thy praises shall my breath employ, 
Till it expire in endless joy. 

(Psalm 104.) 10.10.11.11. sir r. grant. 
The Majesty and Compassion of God. 

WOESHIP the King, 
All-glorious above ; 
gratefully sing 

His power and His love ; 
Our shield and Defender, 

The Ancient of Days, 
Pavilioned in splendour, 
And girded with praise. 

2 tell of His might, 
sing of His grace, 

Whose robe is the light, 
Whose canopy, space ; 
Whose chariots of wrath 

The deep thunder- clouds form ; 
And dark is His path 

On the wings of the storm. 

3 The earth with its store 
Of wonders untold, 

Almighty ! Thy power 

Hath founded of old ; 
Hath stablished it fast 

By a changeless decree, 
And round it hath cast, 
Like a mantle, the sea. 



162 

1 



PSALMS. 



4 Thy bountiful care 

What tongue can recite ? 
It breathes in the air, 

It shines in the light, 
It streams from the hills, 

It descends to the plain, 
And sweetly distils 

In the dew and the rain. 

5 Frail children of dust, 

And feeble as frail, 
In Thee do we trust, 

Nor find Thee to fail ; 
Thy mercies how tender, 

How firm to the end, 
Our Maker, Defender, 

Redeemer, and Friend ! 

6 measureless might ! 

Ineffable love ! 
While angels delight 

To Irymn Thee above, 
The humbler creation, 

Though feeble their lays, 
With true adoration 

Shall lisp to Thy praise. 



163 



(Psalm 105.) CM. watts. 
Israel conducted through the Wilderness. 

1 IVE thanks to God, invoke His name, 
vX And tell the world His grace ; 
Sound through the earth His deeds of fame, 

That all may seek His lace. 

2 His covenant, which He kept in mind 

Through numerous ages past ; 
To numerous ages yet behind 
In equal force shall last. 

109 



PSALMS. 



8 He sware to Abraham and his seed, 
And made the blessing sure ; 
Gentiles the ancient promise read, 
And find His truth endure. 

4 The Lord Himself chose out their way, 

And marked their journeys right ; 
Gave them a leading cloud by day, 
A fiery guide by night. 

5 They thirst, and waters from the rock 

In rich abundance flow ; 
And following still the course they took, 
Kan all the desert through. 

6 wondrous stream ! blessed type 

Of overflowing grace S 
So Christ, our Rock, maintains our life 
Through all this wilderness. 

7 Thus guarded by the Almighty hand, 

The chosen tribes possessed 
Canaan, the rich, the promised land, 
And there enjoyed their rest. 

8 Then let the world forbear its rage, 

The church renounce her fear ; 
Israel must live through every age, 
And be the Almighty's care* 

(Psalm 108.) L.M. watts. 
Praise and Prayer by the Church. 

1 FTIO God, the Great, the Ever-blest, 
JL Let songs of honour be addrest : 
His mercy firm for ever stands ; 

Give Him the thanks His love demands. 

2 Who knows the wonders of Thy ways ? 
Who shall fulfil Thy boundless praise ? 
Blest are the souls that fear Thee still, 
And pay their duty to Thy will. 



PS ALIUS. 



8 Remember what Thy mercy did 
For Jacob's race, Thy chosen seed ; 
And with the same salvation bless 
The meanest suppliant of Thy grace. 

4 may I see Thy tribes rejoice, 

And aid their triumphs with my voice : 

This is my glory, Lord, to be 

J oined to Thy saints, and near to Thee. 



1 IVE thanks to God ; He reigns above ; 
vT Kind are His thoughts, His name is lo 
His mercy ages past have known, 

And ages long to come shall own. 

2 Let the redeemed of the Lord 
The wonders of His grace record ; 
Israel, the nation whom He chose, 
And rescued from their mighty foes. 

8 When God's almighty arm had broke 
Their fetters, and the Egyptian yoke, 
He led their march far wandering round; 
5 Twas the right path to Canaan's ground. 

i Thus when our first release we gain 
From sin's old yoke, and Satan's chain, 
We have this desert world to pass, 
A dangerous and a tiresome place. 

5 He feeds and clothes us all the way ; 
He guides our footsteps lest we stray; 
He guards us with a powerful hand, 
And brings us to the heavenly land. 

6 let the saints with joy record 

The truth and goodness of the Lord ; 
How great His works ! how kind His ways ! 
Let every tongue pronounce His praise. 




(Psalm 107.) L.M. 
Canaan and Heaven. 



WATTS. 



1 1 1 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 107.) CM. addison. 

Divine Protection by Land and Sea. 

1 TTOW are Thy servants blest, Lord ! 
JL-1 How sure is their defence ! 
Eternal wisdom is their guide, 

Their help, Omnipotence. 

2 In foreign realms, and lands remote, 

Supported by Thy care, 
Through burning climes they pass unhurt, 

And breathe in tainted air. 
o When by the dreadful tempest borne 

High on the broken wave, 
They know Thou art not slow to hear, 

Nor impotent to save. 

4 The storm is laid, the winds retire, 

Obedient to Thy will ; 
The sea that roars at Thy command, 
At Thy command is still. 

5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths, 

Thy goodness we adore ; 
We praise Thee for Thy mercies past, 
And humbly hope for more. 

6 Our life, while Thou preservest life, 

A sacrifice shall be ; 
And death, when death shall be our lot, 
Shall join our souls to Thee. 




(Psalm 107.) 7s. Montgomery. 

Prayer for Divine Guidance. 



1 rriHANK and praise Jehovah's name ; 
JL For His mercies, firm and sure, 
From eternity the same, 

To eternity endure. 

2 Let the ransomed thus rejoice, 
Gathered out of every land, 
As the people of His choice, 
Plucked from the destroyer's hand. 



PSALMS. 



3 In the wilderness astray, 
Hither, thither, while they roam, 
Hungry, fainting by the way, 

Far from refuge, shelter, home, — 

4 Then unto the Lord they cry ; 
He inclines a gracious ear, 
Sends deliverance from on high, 
Bescues them from all their fear. 

5 To a pleasant land He brings, 
Where the vine and olive grow, 
Where from flowery hills the springs 
Through luxuriant valleys flow. 

6 that men would praise the Lord 
For His goodness to their race ; 
For the wonders of His word, 
And the riches of His grace. 



God praised by Men and Angels, 

1 ItTY God, my King, 
JjLL Thy praise I sing, 

My heart is all Thine own : 

My highest powers, 

My choicest hours, 
I yield to Thee alone. 

2 My voice awake, 
Thy part to take ; 

My soul the concert join ; 

'Till all around 

Shall catch the sound, 
And mix their hymns with mine. 

3 But man is weak 
Thy praise to speak ; 

Your God, ye angels, sing ; 

'Tis yours to see, 

More near than we, 
The glories of our King. 





LYTE. 



8 



113 



PSALM. 



169 



His truth and grace 

Fill time and space, 
As large His honours be ; 

Till all that live 

Their homage give, 
And praise my God with me. 

(Psalm 108.) L.M. tate and brady. 
The Saint's Resolves. 

OGOD, my heart is fixed, is bent 
Its thankful tribute to present ; 
And with my heart, my voice I raise 
To Thee, my God, in songs of praise. 

Awake, my glory ; harp and lute, 
No longer let your strings be mute ; 
And I, my tuneful part to take, 
Will with the early dawn awake. 

Thy praises, Lord, I will resound 
To all the listening nations round ; 
Thy mercy highest heaven transcends ; 
Thy truth beyond the clouds extends. 

Be Thou, God, exalted high ; 
And, as Thy glory fills the sky, 
So let it be on earth displayed, 
Till Thou art here as there obeyed. 



170 



(PSALM 110.) CM. WATTS. 

Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood. 

JESUS, our Lord, ascend Thy throne, 
And near the Father sit ; 
In Zion shall Thy power be known, 
And make Thy foes submit. 

What wonders shall Thy Gospel do ! 

Thy converts shall surpass 
The numerous drops of morning dew, 

And own Thy sovereign grace, 



i*4 



PSALMS. 



3 God hath pronounced a firm decree. 

Nor changes what He swore : — 
Eternal shall Thy priesthood be, 
When Aaron is no more. 

4 Melchisedec, that wondrous priest, 

That King of high degree, 
That holy man, who Abraham blest, 
Was but a type of Thee. 

5 Jesus our Priest for ever lives 

To plead for us above ; 
Jesus our King for ever gives 
The blessings of His love. 



(Psalm 110.) L.M. watts. 

Christ Exalted, and Multitudes Converted. 

1 FT1HUS the eternal Father spake 

JL To Christ the Son : — Ascend and sit 
At My right hand, till I shall make 
Thy foes submissive at Thy feet. 

2 From Zion shall Thy word proceed ; 
Thy word, the sceptre in Thy hand, 
Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, 
And bow their wills to Thy command. 

3 That day shall show Thy power is great, 
When saints shall flock with willing minds, 
And sinners crowd Thy temple gate, 
Where holiness in beauty shines. 

4 blessed power ! glorious day ! 
What a large victory shall ensue ! 
And converts who Thy grace obey, 
Exceed the drops of morning dew, 

8 * ii 5 




PSALMS. 

1 (Psalm 110.) 6666,88, 

J- • Christ, King and Priest. 

1 A LL hail ! victorious Lord ! 
-£-V- At God's right hand above, 
Triumphant o'er Thy foes, 
Triumphant in Thy love, 

To Thee our joyful songs we bring ; 
To Thee we bow, all- conquering King ! 

2 All hail! exalted Priest ! 
To Thee our all we give, 
Enthroned above the skies, 
All homage to receive ; 

There deign in our behalf to plead ; 
Yea, there for ever intercede. 



173 



(PSALM 111.) CM. WATTS. 

The Perfections of God. 

REAT is the Lord : His works of might 
Demand our noblest songs : 
Let His assembled saints unite 
Their harmony of tongues. 



116 



2 Great is the mercy of the Lord ; 

He gives His children food ; 
And, ever mindful of His word, 
He makes His promise good. 

3 His Son, the Great Redeemer, came 

To seal His covenant sure ; 
Holy and reverend is His name, 
His ways are just and pure. 

4 They that would grow divinely wise- 

Must with His fear begin ; 
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies 
In hating every sin. 



PSALMS, 



J A (Psalm 112.) CM. watts. 
9 jfc Liberality Rewarded. 

1 TTAPPY the man that fears the Lord, 
XJL And follows His commands ; 
"Who lends the poor without reward, 

Or gives with liberal hands. 

2 As pity dwells within his breast 

To all the sons of need ; 
So God shall answer his request 
With blessings on his seed. 

3 No evil tidings shall surprise 

His well-established mind ; 
His soul to God his refuge flies, 

And leaves his fears behind. 
1 In times of general distress 

Some beams of light shall shine, 
To show the world his righteousness, 

And give him peace divine. 
5 His works of piety and love 

Kemain before the Lord ; 
Honour on earth and joys above 

Shall be his sure reward. 

ry £ (Psalm 113.) L.M., 6 lines, triplets, watts. 



i fj The ( 'ondescension of God. 

1 "V^E that delight to serve the Lord, 

J- The honours of His name record, 

His sp ^ed name for ever bless : 
Where' ei the circling sun displays 
His rising beams, or setting rays, 

Let lands and seas His power confess. 

2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds, 
Can give His vast dominion bounds : 

The heavens are far below His height ; 
Let no created greatness dare 
With our eternal God compare, 

Armed with His uncreated might. 





PSALMS. 



3 He bows His glorious head to view 
What the bright hosts of angels do, 

And bends His care to mortal things ; 
His sovereign hand exalts the poor, 
He takes the needy from the door, 

And makes them company for kings. 




(Psalm 113.) L.M. watts. 

God Sovereign and Gracious. 



1 "V7"E servants of the Almighty King, 

JL In every age His praises sing ; 
Where'er the sun shall rise or set, 
The nations shall His praise repeat. 

2 Above the earth, beyond the sky, 
Stands His high throne of majesty ; 
Nor time nor place His power restrain, 
Nor bound His universal reign. 

8 Which of the sons of Adam dare, 
Or angels, with their God compare ? 
His glories how divinely bright, 
Who dwells in uncreated light ! 

4 Behold His love ! He stoops to view 
What saints above and angels do ; 
And condescends yet more to know 
The mean affairs of men below. 

5 From lowly homes and scenes obscure 
His grace exalts the humble poor ; 
Gives them the honour of His sons, 
And fits them for their heavenly thrones. 

(Psalm 118.) L.M. Montgomery. 
I I Divine Condescension. 

1 Q<EKVANTS of God, in joyful lays, 

k3 Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise : 

His glorious name let all adore, 

From age to age, for evermore. 



PSALMS. 



2 Blest be that Name, supremely blest, 
From the sun's rising to its rest. 
Above the heavens His power is known ; 
Through all the earth His goodness shown. 

3 Who is like God ? — so great, so high, 
He bows Himself to view the sky ; 
And yet, with condescending grace, 
Looks down upon the human race. 

4 He hears the uncomplaining moan 
Of those who sit and weep alone ; 
He lifts the mourner from the dust, 
And saves the poor in Him that trust. 

5 Servants of God, in joyful lays, 
Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise : 
His saving name let all adore, 
From age to age, for evermore. 



i O Hallelujah. 
1 TXALLELUJAH ! Raise, raise 



All His servants join to sing- 
Go d our Saviour and our King. 

2 Blessed be for evermore 

That dread name which we adore : 
Round the world His praise be sung, 
Through all lands, in every tongue. 

3 O'er all nations God alone, 
Higher than the heavens His throne ; 
Who is like to God most high, 
Infinite in majesty ? 

4 Yet to view the heavens He bends ; 
Yea, to earth He condescends ; 
Passing by the rich and great, 
For the low and desolate. 




(Psalm 113.) 



7s. 



CONDER. 



To our God the song of praise : 



119 



PSALMS, 



5 He can raise the poor to stand 
With the princes of the land ; 
Wealth upon the needy shower ; 
Set the meanest high in power. 

6 He the broken spirit cheers ; 
Turns to joy the mourner's tears ; 
Such the wonders of His ways ; 
Praise His name — for ever praise. 

1 (PSALM 114.) L.M. WATTS. 

X i o Miracles in the Wilderness. 

1 XTTHEN Israel, freed from Pharaoh's hand, 

y V Left the proud tyrant and his land, 
The tribes with cheerful homage own 
Their King, and Judah was His throne. 

2 Across the deep their journey lay ; 
The deep divides to make them way ; 
Jordan beheld their march, and fled 
With backward current to his head. 

3 The mountains shook like frighted sheep, 
Like lambs, the little hillocks leap ; 
Not Sinai on her base could stand, 
Conscious of sovereign power at hand. 

4 What power could make the deep divide '? 
Make Jordan backward roll his tide ? 
Why did ye leap, ye little hills ? 

And whence the fright that Sinai feels ? 

5 Let every mountain every flood 
Eetire, and know the approaching God, 
The King of Israel — see Him here ; 
Tremble, thou earth, adore and fear. 

6 He thunders, and all nature mourns : 
The rock to standing pools He turns : 
Flints spring with fountains at His word, 
And fires and seas confess the Lord. 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 115.) L.M. watts. 

The true God our Refuge. 



1 ~^TOT to ourselves, who are but dust, 
-Ll Not to ourselves is glory clue, 
Eternal God, Thou only just, 

Thou only gracious, wise, and true. 

2 The God we serve maintains His throne 
Above the clouds, beyond the skies ; 
Through all the earth His will is done ; 
He knows our groans, He hears our cries. 

8 Israel, make the Lord thy hope, 
Thy help, thy refuge, and thy rest; 
The Lord shall build thy ruins up, 
And bless the people and the priest. 

1 The dead no more can speak Thy praise, 
They dwell in silence and the grave ; 
But we shall live to sing Thy grace, 
And tell the world Thy power to save. 

Ol (Psalm 116.) CM. watts. 

OJL Vows in Trouble paid in the Church. 

1 TXTHAT shall I render to my God 

▼ t For all His kindness shown ? 
My feet shall visit Thine abode, 
My songs address Thy throne. 

2 Among the saints that fill Thy house 

My offerings shall be paid ; 
There shall my zeal perform the vows 
My soul in anguish made. 

3 How much is mercy Thy delight, 

Thou ever-blessed God ! 
How dear Thy servants in Thy sight ! 
How precious is their blood ! 

4 How happy all Thy servants are ! 

How great Thy grace to me ! 
My life, which Thou hast made Thy care, 
Lord, I devote to Thee. 



PSALMS. 

5 Now I am Thine, for ever Thine, 

Nor shall my purpose move ; 
Thy hand hath loosed my bonds of pain, 
And bound me with Thy love. 

6 Here in Thy courts I leave my vow, 

And Thy rich grace record ; 
Witness, ye saints, who hear me now, 
If I forsake the Lord. 

QO (Psalm 116.) CM. Montgomery. 

The Believers Gratitude. 

1 IT LOVE the Lord, he lent an ear 
JL When I for help implored : 

He rescued me from all my fear; 
Therefore I love the Lord. 

2 Eeturn, my soul, unto thy rest, 

From God no longer roam ; 
His hand hath bountifully blest ; 
His goodness called thee home, 

3 What shall I render unto Thee, 

My Saviour in distress, 
For all Thy benefits to me, 
So great and numberless ? 

4 This will I do, for Thy love's sake, 

And thus Thy power proclaim : — 
Salvation's sacred cup I take, 
And call upon Thy name. 

5 Thou God of covenanted grace, 

Hear and record my vow, 
While in Thy courts I seek Thy face, 
And at Thine altar bow : 

6 Henceforth to Thee myself I give, 

With single heart and eye, 
To walk before Thee while I live, 
And bless Thee when I die. 



122 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 117.) S.M. watts. 
God to be praised in every Land. 



1 J 1 1HY name, Almighty Lord, 
JL Shall sound through distant lands ; 

Great is Thy grace, and sure Thy word ; 
Thy truth for ever stands. 

2 Far he Thine honour spread, 
And long Thy praise endure, 

Till morning light and evening shade 
Shall he exchanged no more. 

1 m. (Psalm 117.) CM. watts. 
J_0:£ Praise to God from all Nations. 

1 f~\ - ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, 

E ach with a different tongue ; 
In every language learn His word, 
And let His name he sung. 

2 His mercy reigns through every land; 

Proclaim His grace ahroad ; 
For ever firm His truth shall stand ; 
Praise ye the faithful Grod. 



0?_7 Praise to God from all People. 

1 T^ROM all that dwell below the skies, 
J- Let the Creator's praise arise ; 
Let the Redeemer's name he sung 
Through every land, by every tongue. 

2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord, 
Eternal truth attends Thy word ; 

Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, 
Till suns shall rise and set no more. 





(Psalm 117.) 



L.M. 



WATTS, 




(PSALM 117.) 7S. MONTGOMERY. 

Universal Praise. 



1 A LL ye nations, praise the Lord, 
All ye lands your voices raise ; 
Heaven and earth, with loud accord, 
Praise the Lord, for ever praise : 



PSALMS. 

2 For His truth and mercy stand, 
Past, and present, and to be ; 
Like the years of His right hand, 
Like His own eternity. 

3 Praise Him, ye who know His love ; 
Praise Him from the depths beneath ; 
Praise Him in the heights above ; 
Praise your Maker, all that breathe. 

8 J (Psalm 118.) CM. watts. 
• The Foundation of the Church. 

1 T3EH0LD the sure foundation-stone 
J3 Which God in Zion lays, 

To build our heavenly hopes upon, 
And His eternal praise. 

2 Chosen of God, to sinners clear, 

And saints adore the name ; 
They trust their whole salvation here, 
Nor shall they surfer shame. 

3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, 

Keject it with disdain ; 
Yet on this rock the church shall rest, 
And envy rage in vain. 
1 What though the gates of hell withstood, 
Yet must this building rise ; 
'Tis Thine own work, Almighty God, 
And wondrous in our eyes. 




(Psalm 118.) CM. watts. 

The Lord's Day 



1 rpHIS is the day the Lord hath made, 
JL He calls the hours His own ; 

Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, 
And praise surround the throne. 

2 To-day He rose and left the dead. 

And Satan's empire fell ; 
To-day the saints His triumphs spread, 
And all His wonders tell. 



PSALMS. 



3 Hosanna to the anointed King, 

To David's holy Son ! 
Help us, Lord, descend and bring 
Salvation from Thy throne. 

4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men 

With messages of grace ; 
Who comes in God His Father's name 
To save our sinful race. 

5 Hosanna in the highest strains 

The church on earth can raise ; 
The highest heavens in which He reigns 
Shall give Him nobler praise. 



(Psalm 118.) S.M. watts. 

The Corner Stone celebrated. 



The builders did refuse : 
Yet God hath built His church thereon, 
In spite of envious Jews. 

2 The scribe and angry priest 
Reject Thine only Son ; 

Yet on this rock shall Zion rest, 
As the chief corner-stone. 

3 The work, Lord, is Thine, 
And wondrous in our eyes ; 

This day declares it all divine ; 
This day did Jesus rise. 

4 This is the glorious day 
That our Redeemer made ; 

Let us rejoice and sing and pray, 
Let all the church be glad. 

5 Hosanna to the King 
Of David's royal blood ; 

Bless Him, ye saints, He comes to bring 
Salvation from your God. 




1 




125 



PSALMS. 



190 



191 



We bless Thy holy word, 
Which all this grace displays ; 
And offer on Thine altar, Lord, 
Our sacrifice of praise. 

(Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 
The Blessedness of Saints. 

BLEST are the undefiled in heart, 
Whose ways are right and clean ; 
Who never from Thy law depart, 

But flee from every sin. 
Blest are the men that keep Thy word, 

And practise Thy commands ; 
With their whole heart they seek the Lord, 

And serve Thee with their hands. 
Great is their peace who love Thy law ; 

How firm their souls abide ! 
Nor can a bold temptation draw 

Their steady feet aside. 
Then shall my heart have inward joy, 

My face be free from shame, 
When all Thy statutes I obey, 
And honour all Thy name. 

(Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 
The Saint's Choice and Obedience. 

THOU art my portion, my God ; 
Soon as I know Thy way, 
My heart makes haste to obey Thy word, 

And suffers no delay. 
I choose the path of heavenly truth, 

And glory in my choice : 
Not all the riches of the earth 

Could make me so rejoice. 
The testimonies of Thy grace 

I set before mine eyes ; 
Thence I derive my daily strength, 
And there my comfort lies. 



126 



PSALMS. 



4 If once I wander from Thy path, 

I think upon my ways, 
Then turn my feet to Thy commands, 
And trust Thy pardoning grace. 

5 Now I am Thine, for ever Thine, 

save Thy servant, Lord ; 
Thou art my shield, my hiding-place ; 
My hope is in Thy word. 

6 Thou hast inclined this heart of mine 

Thy statutes to fulfil ; 
And thus, till mortal life shall end, 
Would I perform Thy will. 



(Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 



J/V The Bible the Guide of Youth. 

1 TTOW shall the young secure their hei 
-A-JL And guard their lives from sin ? 
Thy word the choicest rules imparts 

To keep the conscience clean. 

2 When once it enters to the mind, 

It spreads such light abroad, 
The meanest souls instruction find, 
And raise their thoughts to God. 

3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, 

That guides us all the day ; 
And through the dangers of the night, 
A lamp to lead our way. 

4 The men that keep Thy law with care, 

And meditate Thy word, 
Grow wiser than their teachers are, 
And better know the Lord. 

5 Thy precepts make me truly wise ; 

I hate the sinner's road ; 
I hate mine own vain thoughts that rise, 
But love Thy law, my God. 




193 



PSALMS, 

6 Thy word is everlasting Truth ; ' 
How pure is every page ! 
That holy book shall guide our youth, 
And well support our age. 

(Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 

Delight in Scripture. 

1 f \ HOW I love Thy holy law ! 
yj 'Tis daily my delight ; 

And thence my meditations draw 
Divine advice by night. 

2 How doth Thy word my heart engage, 

How well employ my tongue, 
And in my tiresome pilgrimage, 
Yield me a heavenly song ! 

3 No treasures so enrich the mind ; 

Nor shall Thy word be sold 
For loads of silver well refined, 
Nor heaps of choicest gold. 

4 When nature sinks and spirits droop, 

Thy promises of grace 
Are pillars to support my hope, 
And there I write Thy praise. 

1 Q/j (Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 
Xt/'T The Perfection of Scripture. 

1 T ET all the heathen writers join 
JL^ To form one perfect book ; 

Great God, if once compared with Thine, 
How mean their writings look ! 

2 Not the most perfect rules they gave 

Could show one sin forgiven, 
Nor lead a step beyond the grave ; 
But Thine conduct to heaven. 

3 Yet men would, fain be just with God 

By works their hands have wrought ; 
But Thy commands, exceeding broad, 
Extend to every thought- 

128 



PSALMS. 



4 Our faith and love and every grace, 
Fall far below Thy word ; 
But perfect truth and righteousness 
Dwell only with the Lord. 

(Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 
The Word of God the Saint's Portion. 

1 T ORD, I have made Thy word my choice. 
J-J My lasting heritage ; 

There shall my noblest powers rejoice, 
My warmest thoughts engage. 

2 I'll read the histories of Thy love, 

And keep Thy laws in sight ; 
While through the promises I rove, 
With ever fresh delight. 

3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, 

Where springs of life arise, 
Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, 
And hidden glory lies. 

4 The best relief that mourners have ; 

It makes our sorrows blest ; 
Our fairest hope beyond the grave, 
And our eternal rest. 

% (Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 
Divine Teaching implored. 

1 FT1HY mercies fill the earth, Lord ; 
JL How good Thy works appear ! 
Open mine eyes to read Thy word, 

And see Thy wonders there. 

2 My heart was fashioned by Thy hand ; 

My service is Thy due : 
make Thy servant understand 
The duties he must do. 

3 Since I'm a stranger here below, 

Let not Thy path be hid ; 
But mark the road my feet should go, 
And be my constant guide. 
9 



PSALMS. 



4 When I confessed my wandering ways 

Thou heard' st my soul complain ; 
Grant me the teachings of Thy grace. 
Or I shall stray again. 

5 If God to me His statutes show. 

And heavenly truth impart, 
His work for ever I'll pursue, 
His law shall rule my heart. 

6 When I have learned my Father's v. ill, 

I'll teach the world His ways ; 
My thankful lips, inspired with zeal, 



Shall loud pronounce His praise. 
>y (Psalm 119.) CM. watts. 



V i Breathing after Holiness. 

1 |T\ THAT the Lord would guide my ways 
\J To keep His statutes still ; 

that my God would grant me grace 
To know and do His will. 

2 send Thy Spirit down to write 

Thy law upon my heart ; 
Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, 
Nor act the liar's part. 

3 From vanity turn off mine eyes ; 

Let no corrupt design, 
Nor covetous desires, arise 
Within this soul of mine. 

4 Order my footsteps hy Thy word, 

And make my heart sincere ; 
Let sin have no dominion, Lord, 
But keep my conscience clear* 

5 My soul hath gone too far astray, 

My feet too often slip ; 
Yet since I've not forgot Thy way, 
Restore Thy wandering sheep. 




136 



1 



PSALMS. 

6 Make me to walk in Thy commands, 
'Tis a delightful road ; 
Nor let nry head or heart or hands, 
Offend against my (rod. 

(Psalm 119.) CM. WATTS. 

Prayer for reviving Grace. 

1 "TVflTY soul lies cleaving to the dust ; 
JjrJL Lord, give me life divine ; 
From vain desires and every lust 

Turn off these e}-es of mine. 

2 I need the influence of Thy grace 

To speed me in Thy way, 
Lest I should loiter in my race, 
Or turn my feet astray. 

3 When sore afflictions press me down, 

I need Thy quickening powers ; 
Thy word, that I have rested on, 
Shall help my heaviest hours. 

4 Are not Thy mercies sovereign still, 

And Thou a faithful God 2 
Wilt Thou not grant me warmer zeal 
To run the heavenly road ? 

5 Does not my heart Thy precepts love, 

And long to see Thy face ? 
And yet how slow my spirits move 
Without enlivening grace ! 

6 Then shall I love Thy Grospel more, 

And ne'er forget Thy word, 
When I have felt its quickening power, 
To draw me near the Lord. 

QQ [Psalm 119.) C. M. watts, 

Benefit of Afflictions. 
1 /CONSIDER all my sorrows, Lord, 
\J And Thy deliverance send ; 
My soul for Thy salvation faints ; 
When will my troubles end ? 

9 * i^t 



PSALMS. 



2 Yet I have found 'tis good for me 

To bear my Father's rod ; 
Afflictions make me learn Thy law, 
And live upon my God. 

3 Had not Thy word been my delight, 

When earthly joys were fled, 
My soul, oppressed with sorrow's weight, 
Had sunk amongst the dead. 

4 I know Thy judgments, Lord, are right, 

Though they may seem severe ; 
The sharpest sufferings I endure 
Flow from Thy faithful care. 

5 Before I knew Thy chastening rod 

My feet had gone astray ; 
But now I learn to keep Thy word, 
Nor wander from Thy way. 

900 (Psalm 119.) L.M. watts. 
hJ\J\J Sanctified Afflictions. 

1 T^ATHEB, I bless Thy gentle hand ; 
J- How kind was Thy chastising rod, 
That forced my conscience to a stand, 
And brought my wandering soul to God. 

2 Foolish and vain, I went astray 
Ere I had felt Thy scourges, Lord : 
I left my guide, and lost my way, 
But now I love and keep Thy word. 

3 'Tis good for me to war the yoke, 
For pride is apt to rise and swell ; 
'Tis good to bear my Father's stroke, 
That I might learn His statutes well. 

4 Thy hands have made my mortal frame, 
Thy Spirit formed my soul within ; 
Teach me to know Thy wondrous name, 
And guard me safe from death and sin. 



PSALMS. 



5 Then all that love and fear the Lord, 
At my salvation shall rejoice ; 
For I have hoped in Thy word, 
And made Thy grace mine only choice. 



(Psalm 121.) CM. watts. 



1 PT10 heaven I lift my waiting eyes, 
-L There all my hopes are laid: 

The Lord that built the earth and skies 
Is my perpetual aid. 

2 Their feet shall never slide to fall 

Whom He designs to keep : 
His ear attends the softest call ; 
His eyes can never sleep. 

3 He will sustain our weakest powers 

With His almighty arm, 
And watch our most unguarded hours 
Against surprising harm. 

4 Israel, rejoice and rest secure, 

Thy Keeper is the Lord ; 
His wakeful eyes employ His power 
For thine eternal guard. 

5 He guards thy soul, He keeps thy breath, 

Where thickest dangers come : 
Go, and return, secure from death, 
Till God commands thee home. 



(Psalm 121.) L.M. watts. 



1 TTP to the hills I lift mine eyes, — 
U The eternal hills beyond the skies ; 
Thence all her help my soul derives ; 
There mine Almighty refuge lives. 

2 He lives ; — the Everlasting God, — 

That built the world, that spread the flood ; 
The heavens with all their hosts He made, 
And the dark regions of the dead. 




Preservation by Day and Night. 




Divine Protection. 



PSALMS. 



3 He guides our feet, He guards our way ; 
His morning smiles bless all the day ; 
He spreads the evening veil, and keeps 
The silent hours while Israel sleeps. 

4 Israel, a name divinely blest, 
May rise secure, securely rest ; 
Thy holy Guardian's wakeful eyes 
Admit no slumber nor surprise. 

5 Should earth and hell with malice burn, 
Still thou shalt go, and still return 
Safe in the Lord ; His heavenly care 
Defends thy life from every snare. 

OAO (Psalm 121.) CM. tate and beady. 
£J\jO God the Defender of His People. 

1 rpO Zion's hill I lift mine eyes, 
J- From thence expecting aid ; — 
From Zion's hill, and Zion's God 

Who heaven and earth hath made. 

2 Rest then, my soul, in safety rest, 

Thy Guardian will not sleep, 
His powerful hand and watchful eye 
Will Israel safely keep. 

3 Sheltered beneath the Almighty wings, 

Thou shalt securely rest, 
Where neither sun nor moon shall thee 
By day or night, molest. 

4 At home, abroad, in peace, in war, 

Thy God shall thee defend ; 
Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage, 
And crown thy journey's end. 
904 (Psalm 122.) CM. watts. 
/vvdb ' Lore to God's House. 

1 TTOW did my heart rejoice to hear 
JlJL My friends devoutly say, — ■ 
In Zion let us all appear, 
And keep the solemn day ! 

134 



i 



PSALMS. 



2 I love her gates, I love the road ; 

The church, adorned with grace, 
Stands like a palace built for God 
To show His milder face. 

3 Up to her courts with joys unknown 

The holy tribes repair ; 
The Son of David holds His throne, 
And sits in judgment there. 

4 He hears our praises and complaints ; 

And while His awful voice 
Divides the sinners from the saints, 
We tremble and rejoice. 

5 Peace be within this sacred place, 

And joy a constant guest ; 
With holy gifts and heavenly grace 
Be her attendants blest. 

6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, 

While life or breath remains ; 
There my best friends, my kindred dwell, 
There God my Saviour reigns. 

9 OK ■ ( PsALM 122> ) 668,668. watts. 
hJ \Jt) On going to the House of God. 

1 XXOW pleased and blest was I 
XX To hear the people cry, — 

Come, let us seek our God to-day ! 

Yes, with a cheerful zeal 

We haste to Zion's hill, 
And there our vows and honours pay. 

2 Zion, thrice happy place, 
Adorned with wondrous grace, 

And walls of strength embrace thee round; 

In thee our tribes appear, 

To pray and praise and hear 
The sacred Gospel's joyful sound. 

i35 



PSALMS. 



3 There David's greater Son 

Has fixed His royal throne, * 
He sits for grace and judgment there : 

He bids the saint be glad, 

He makes the sinner sad, 
And humble souls rejoice with fear. 

4 May peace attend thy gate, 
And joy within thee wait 

To bless the soul of every guest : 
The man that seeks thy peace, 
And wishes thine increase, 

A thousand blessings on him rest. 

5 My tongue repeats her vows, 
Peace to this sacred house ! 

For there my friends and kindred dwell ; 

And since my glorious God 

Makes thee His blest abode, 
My soul shall ever love thee well. 

9AA (Psalm 122.) S.M. montgomeky. 



1 /^i LAD was my heart to hear 
VjT My old companions say, — 

Come, in the house of God appear, 
For 'tis a holy day. 

2 Our willing feet shall stand 
Within the temple -door ; 

While young and old, in many a band, 
Shall throng the sacred floor. 

3 Thither the tribes repair, 
Where all are wont to meet ; 

And, joyful in the house of prayer, 
Bend at the mercy seat. 

4 Pray for Jerusalem, 
The city of our God : 

The Lord from heaven be kind to them 
That love the dear abode. 




Pleasure in Worship. 



PSALMS. 

5 Within these walls may peace 
And harmony be found 

Zion, in all thy palaces, 
Prosperity abound ! 

6 For friends and brethren dear, 
Our prayer shall never cease ; 

Oft as they meet for worship here, 
God send His people peace. 

OAfy (Psalm 123.) 7s., 6 lines, bowdler. 
hJ\j t Looking to God. 

1 T" ORD, before Thy throne we bend ; 
J-J Lord, to Thee our prayers ascend ; 
Servants, to our Master true, 

Lord, we yield Thee homage due ; 
Children, to our God we fly, 
Abba ! Father ! hear our cry. 

2 Low before Thee, Lord, we bow ; 
We are weak, but mighty Thou ; 
Sore distressed, yet suppliant still, 
Here we wait Thy holy will ; 
Bound to earth and rooted here, 
Till our Saviour God appear. 

3 From the heavens, Thy dwelling-place, 
Hear and grant Thy pardoning grace ; 
In temptation's dangerous hour, 
Leave us not beneath its power : 
God, our Saviour, still be nigh, 

Lord of life and victory. 

OAQ (Psalm 125.) S.M. watts. 
/Ov/O The Sairtfs Trial and Safety. 
1 T7URM and unmoved are they 
J- That rest their souls on God ; 
Firm as the mount where David dwelt, 
Or where the ark abode. 

J ?7 



PSALMS. 



2 As mountains stood to guard 
The city's sacred ground, 

So God and His almighty love 
Embrace His saints around. 

3 What though the Father's rod 
Drop a chastising stroke, 

Yet, lest it wound their souls too deep, 
Its fury shall be broke. 

4 Deal gently, Lord, with those 
Whose faith and pious fear, 

Whose hope and love and every grace, 
Proclaim their hearts sincere. 

OAQ (Psalm 125.) CM. watts, 
/VU^ The Saint's Trial and Safety, 

1 TTNSHAKEN as the sacred hill, 
vJ And firm as mountains be, 
Firm as a rock the soul shall rest 

That leans, Lord, on Thee. 

2 Not walls nor hills could guard so well 

Old Salem's happy ground, 
As those eternal arms of love 
That every saint surround. 

3 While tyrants are a smarting scourge 

To drive them near to God, 
Divine compassion does allay 
The fury of the rod. 

4 Deal gently, Lord, with souls sincere, 

And lead them safely on 
To the bright gates of Paradise, 
Where Christ their Lord is gone. 

(Psalm 125.) S.M. c. wesley. 
Safety in Divine Protection. 
/THO in the Lord confide, 
And feel His sprinkled blood. 
In storms and hurricanes abide 
Firm as the mount of God, 



210 



PSALMS. 



2 Steadfast and fixed and sure, 
His Zion cannot move ; 
His faithful people stand secure, . 
Fenced by His guardian love. 

8 As round Jerusalem 

The hilly bulwarks rise, 
So God protects and covers then! 
From all their enemies. 

4 On every side He stands, 
And for His Israel cares ; 

And safe in His almighty hands 
Their souls for ever bears. 

5 But let them still abide 

In Thee, all-gracious Lord, 
Till every soul is sanctified 
And perfectly restored. 

6 The men of heart sincere 
Continue to defend ; 

And do them good, and save them here, 
And love them to the end. 

1 i (Psalm 126.) CM. watts. 
XX Labour for God not lost. 

1 "\TTHEN God revealed His gracious name, 

▼ V And changed my mournful state, 
My rapture seemed a pleasing dream, 
The grace appeared so great. 

2 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, 

Can give us day for night ; 
Make drops of sacred sorrow rise 
To rivers of delight. 

3 Let tho^e that sow in sadness wait 

Till the fair harvest come ; 
They shall confess their sheaves are great, 
And shout the blessings home. 

139 



PSALMS. 



4 The seed, though buried long in dust, 
Shall not deceive their hope ; 
The precious grain can ne'er be lost, 
For grace ensures the crop. 



(Psalm 127.) L.M. watts. 



JL/v The Blessing of God in daily Life, 

1 TF God succeed not, all the cost 

J- And pains to build the house are lost : 

If God the city will not keep, 

The watchful guards as well may sleep. 

2 What if you rise before the sun, 
And work and toil when day is done ; 
Careful and sparing eat your bread, 
To shun that poverty you dread : 

3 'Tis all in vain, till God hath blest; 
He can make rich, yet give us rest: 
Children and friends are blessings too, 
If God our Sovereign make them so. 

4 Happy the man to whom He sends 
Obedient children, faithful friends ; 
How sweet our daily comforts prove, 
When they are seasoned with His love. 



V/ With zeal and reverend awe ; 
His lips to God their honours yield, 
His life adorns the law. 

2 A careful providence shall stand 

And ever guard thy head ; 
Shall on the labours of thy hand 
Its kindly blessings shed. 

3 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil, 

For months and years to come ; 
The Lord, who dwells on Zion's hill, 
Shall send thee blessings home. 





(Psalm 128.) CM. 

Family Blessings. 
HAPPY man whose soul is filled 



WATTS. 



PSALMS. 



4 This is the man whose happy eyes 
Shall see his house increase, 
Shall see the sinking Church arise, 
Then leave the world in peace. 




(Psalm 130.) L.M. watts# 

Pardoning Grace. 



1 Tj^ROM deep distress and troubled thoughts 
J- To Thee, my God, I raised my cries ; 
If Thou severely mark our faults, 

No flesh can stand before Thine eyes. 

2 But Thou hast built Thy throne of grace 
Free to dispense Thy pardons there, 
That sinners may approach Thy face, 
And hope and love, as well as fear. 

3 As the benighted pilgrims wait, 
And long and wish for breaking day, 
So waits my soul before Thy gate ; 
When will my God His face display. 

4 My trust is fixed upon Thy word, 
Nor shall I trust Thy word in vain ; 
Let mourning souls address the Lord, 
And find relief from all their pain. 

5 Great is His love, and large His grace, 
Through the redemption of His Son ; 
He turns our feet from sinful ways, 
And pardons what our hands have done. 

4)1 K (Psalm 130.) 87,87,887. luther. 

A Penitential Psalm. 
1 fVJT of the depths I cry to Thee, 
Lord God, hear my wailing ! 
Thy gracious ear incline to me, 

And make my prayer availing: 
On my misdeeds in mercy look, 
deign to blot them from Thy book, 
Or who can stand before T&£fi ? 

141 



PSALMS. 



2 Thy sovereign grace and boundless love 

Make Thee, Lord, forgiving ; 
My purest thoughts and deeds but prove 

Sin in my heart is living : 
None guiltless in Thy sight appear, 
All who approach Thy throne must fear, 

And humbly trust thy mercy. 

3 Thou canst be merciful while just, 

This is my hope's foundation ; 
On Thy redeeming grace I trust, 

Grant me, then, Thy salvation : 
Shielded by Thee I stand secure, 
Thy word is firm, Thy promise sure, 

And I rely upon Thee. 

4 Like those who watch for midnight's hour 

To hail the dawning morrow, 
I wait for Thee, I trust Thy power, 

Unmoved by doubt or sorrow. 
So thus let Israel hope in Thee, 
And he shall find Thy mercy free, 

And Thy redemption plenteous. 

5 Where'er the greatest sins abound, 

By grace they are exceeded ; 
Thy helping hand is always found 

With aid, where aid is needed : 
Thy hand, the only hand to save, 
Will rescue Israel from the grave, 

And pardon his transgression. 



1 IS there ambition in my heart ? 
JL Search, gracious God, and see ; 
Or do I act a haughty part ? 
Lord,, I appeal to Thee. 




(Psalm 131.) CM. 
Humility and Patience. 



WATTS. 



142 



PSALMS. 



2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still, 

And all my carriage mild ; 
Content, my Father, with Thy will, 
And quiet as a child. 

3 The patient soul, the lowly mind, 

Shall have a large reward ; 
Let saints in sorrow lie resigned, 
And trust a faithful Lord. 

(Psalm 131.) 7s. Montgomery. 
hJA-i Humility and Meekness. 

1 T OKD, for ever at Thy side, 
JLJ Let my place and portion be ; 
Strip me of the robe of pride, 
Clothe me with humility. 

2 Meekly may my soul receive 
All Thy Spirit hath revealed ; 
Thou hast spoken, — I believe, 
Though the prophecy were sealed. 

3 Quiet as a weaned child, 
Weaned from the mother's breast, 1 
By no subtlety beguiled, 

On Thy faithful word I rest. 

4 Saints, rejoicing evermore, 
In the Lord J ehovah trust ; 
Him in all His ways adore, 
Wise and wonderful and just. 

OIO. (Psalm 132.) CM. watts. 
/vXO Dedication Prayer. 

1 A RISE, King of grace, arise, 
-£TL And enter to Thy rest : 
Lo ! Thy Church waits with longing eyes 
Thus to be owned and blest, 
i Enter with all Thy glorious train, 
Thy Spirit and Thy word; 
All that the ark did once contain 
Could no such grace afford. 



PSALMS. 



3 Here, Mighty God, accept our vows, 

Here let Thy praise be spread ; 
Bless the provisions of Thy house, 
And fill Thy poor with bread. 

4 Here let the Son of David reign, 

Let God's Anointed shine, 
Justice and truth His court maintain, 
With love and power divine. 

5 Here let Him hold a lasting throne ; 

And as His kingdom grows, 
Fresh honours shall adorn His crown, 
And shame confound His foes. 




(Psalm 132.) L.M. watts. 

On Opening a House for God. 



1 TX THERE shall we go to seek and find 

t V A habitation for our God, 
A dwelling for the Eternal Mind 
Amongst the sons of flesh and blood ? 

2 The God of Jacob chose the hill 
Of Zion for His ancient rest ; 
And Zion is His dwelling still, 

His Church is with His presence blest. 

8 Here will I fix My gracious throne, 
And reign for ever, saith the Lord ; 
Here shall My power and love be known, 
And blessings shall attend My word. 

4 Here will I meet the hungry poor, 
And fill their souls with living bread ; 
Sinners that wait before My door 
With sweet provision shall be fed. 

5 The saints, unable to restrain 

Their inward joys, shall shout and sing j 
The Son of David here shall reign, 
And Zion triumph in her King. 



PSALMS. 



iQA (Psalm 132.) L.M. Montgomery. 
7wv7 Commencement of Public Worship. 

1 /"i OD in His temple let us meet ; 

VX Low on our knees before Him bend ; 
Here hath He fixed His mercy- seat; 
Here on His Sabbath we attend. 

2 Arise into Thy resting-place, 

Thou, and Thine ark of strength, Lord : 
Shine through the veil, we seek Thy face ; 
Speak, for we hearken to Thy word. 

3 With righteousness Thy priests array ; 
J oyful Thy chosen people be ; 

Let those who teach and those who pray, 
Let all, be holiness to Thee. 



lO-j (Psalm 133.) CM. watts, 
//W_L Brotherly Love, 

1X0! what an entertaining sight 

J-^ Are brethren that agree; 

Brethren, whose cheerful hearts unite 
In bands of piety. 

2 When streams of love, from Christ the spring, 

Descend to every soul, 
And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, 
Shades and bedews the whole, 

3 'Tis like the oil, divinely sweet, 

On Aaron's reverend head ; 
The trickling drops perfumed his feet, 
And o'er his garments spread : 

'Tis pleasant as the morning dews 

That fall on Zion's hill, 
Where God His mildest glory shows, 



PSALMS. 




(Psalm 133.) S.M. watts. 

Communion of Saints. 



1 "OLE ST are the sons of peace, 
JJ Whose hearts and hopes are one ; 
Whose kind designs to serve and please 

Through all their actions run. 

2 Blest is the pious house 
Where zeal and friendship meet ; 

Their songs of praise, their mingled vows, 
Make their communion sweet. 



3 Thus when on Aaron's head 
They poured the rich perfume, 

The fragrance o'er his raiment spread, 
And pleasure filled the room. 

4 Thus on the heavenly hills 
The saints are blest above, 

Where joy, like morning dew, distils, 
And all the air is love. 



OOO (Psalm 134.) CM. watts. 
hJhJt) Morning and Evening Devotion. 

1 "^T^E that obey the Immortal King, 

X Attend His holy place ; 
Bow to the glories of His power, 
And bless His wondrous grace. 

2 Lift up your hands by morning light, 

Lift up your souls on high ; 
Kaise your admiring thoughts by night, 
Above the starry sky. 

3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts 

With rays of quickening grace ; — 
The God that spread the heavens abroad. 
And rules the swelling sea?. 



PSALMS. 



\(\A (Psalm 135.) L.M. watts, 
'/vjl Praise by the Church. 

1 T)BAISE ye the Lord, exalt His name, 
JL While in His holy courts ye wait ; 
Ye saints that to His house belong, 

Or stand attending at His gate. 

2 Praise ye the Lord ; the Lord is good ; 
To praise His name is sweet employ : 
Israel He chose of old, and still 

His church is His peculiar joy. 

3 The Lord Himself will judge His saints ; 
He treats His servants as His friends ; 
And when He hears their sore complaints, 
Repents the sorrows that He sends. 

4 Through every age the Lord declares 

His name, and breaks the oppressor's rod : 
He gives His suffering servants rest, 
And will be known, The Almighty God. 

5 Bless ye the Lord, who taste His love ; 
People and priests exalt His name : 
Among His saints He ever dwells ; 
His church is His Jerusalem. 



(Psalm 135.) CM. watts. 



1 f^i EE AT is the Lord, and works unknown 



But still His saints are near His throne, 
His treasure and His joy. 

2 Heaven, earth, and sea confess His hand ; 

He bids the vapours rise ; 
Lightning and storm at His command 
Sweep through the sounding skies. 

3 All power that gods or kings have claimed, 

Is found with Him alone ; 
But heathen gods should ne'er be named 
Where our Jehovah's known. 





Praise God, not Idols. 




TO 



147 



PSALMS. 



4 Which of the stocks or stones they trust 

Can give them showers of rain ? 
In vain they worship glittering dust, 
And pray to gold in vain. 

5 Britain, know thy Living God, 

Serve Him with faith and fear : 
He makes thy churches His ahode, 
And claims thine honours there. 



(Psalm 136.) CM. watts. 



And be the King of kings adored ; 
His truth is ever sure. 

2 What wonders hath His wisdom done ! 
How mighty is His hand ! 
Heaven, earth, and sea, He framed alone ; 
How wide is His command ! 

8 The sun supplies the day with light ; 
How bright His counsels shine ; 
The moon and stars adorn the night ; 
His works are all Divine. 

4 He saw the nations dead in sin ; 

He felt His pity move : 
How sad the state the world was in ! 
How boundless was His love ! 

5 He sent to save us from our woe, — 

His goodness never fails — 
From death and hell and every foe ; 
And still His grace prevails. 

6 Give thanks to God, the heavenly King : 

His mercies still endure : 
Let the whole earth His praises sing ; 
His truth is ever sure, 




Creation and Redemption. 
IVE thanks to God, the Sovereign Lord; 
His mercies still endure ; 



£SALMS* 



J (Psalm 136.) L.*>i". watts. 
/v I T/i^ Wonders of Divine Grace. 
1 /^i IYE to our God immortal praise, 
vX Mercy and truth are all His ways : 
Wonders of grace to God belong, 



2 Give to the Lord of lords renown ; 
The King of kings with glory crown ; 
His mercies ever shall endure, 

When lords and kings are known no more. 

3 He built the earth, He spread the sky, 
And fixed the starry lights on high : 
Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Kepeat His mercies in your song. 

4 He fills the sun with morning light, 
He bids the moon direct the night : 
His mercies ever shall endure, 

When sun and moon shall shine no more. 

5 The Jews He freed from Pharaoh's hand, 
And brought them to the promised land : 
Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Repeat His mercies in your song. 

6 He saw the Gentiles dead in sin, 
And felt His pity work within : 
His mercies ever shall endure, 

When death and sin shall reign no more. 

7 He sent His Son with power to save 
From guilt and darkness and the grave : 
Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Repeat His mercies in your song. 

8 Through this vain world He guides our feet, 
And leads us to His heavenly seat ; 

His mercies ever shall endure, 

When this vain world shall be no more. 




Repeat His mercies in your song. 



PSALMS. 



(Psalm 136.) 6666,88. watts. 



1 ri IVE thanks to God Most High, 



The sovereign King of kings ; 
And be His grace adored. 
His power and grace 
Are still the same ; 
And let His name 
Have endless praise. 

2 How mighty is His hand ! 
What wonders hath He done ! 
He formed the earth and seas, 
And spread the heavens alone. 
Thy mercy, Lord, 
Shall still endure ; 
And ever sure 
Abides Thy word. 

8 His wisdom framed the sun, 
To crown the day with light ; 
The moon and twinkling stars, 
To cheer the darksome night. 
His power and grace 
Are still the same ; 
And let His name 
Have endless praise. 

4 He saw the nations lie 
All perishing in sin, 
And pitied the sad state 
The ruined world was in. 
Thy mercy, Lord, 
Shall still endure ; 
And ever sure 
Abides Thy word. 




Divine Power and Grace. 




ISO 



PSALMS, 

5 He sent His only Son 
To save us from our woe, 
From Satan, sin, and death, 
And every hurtful foe. 

His power and grace 

Are still the same ; 

And let His name 
Have endless praise. 

6 Give thanks aloud to God, 
To God the heavenly King ; 
And let the spacious earth 
His works and glories sing. 

Thy mercy, Lord, 

Shall still endure ; 

And ever sure 
Abides Thy word. 

(Psalm 136.) 7s. milton. 

God's Mercy Eternal. 

1 X ET us with a gladsome mind, 
J-J Praise the Lord for He is kind : 
For His mercies shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 

2 Let us sound His name abroad, 
For of gods He is the God ; 
For His mercies shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 

3 He, with all- commanding might, 
Filled the new-made world with light : 
For His mercies shall endure, 

Ever faithful, ever sure. 

4 He the golden-tressed sun 
Caused all day his course to run : 
For His mercies shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 

151 



PSALMS. 



5 All things living He cloth feed ; 
His full hand supplies their need : 
For His mercies shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 

6 He His chosen race did hless, 
In the wasteful wilderness : 
For His meries shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 

7 He hath, with a piteous eye, 
Looked upon our misery : 
For His mercies shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 

8 Let us then, with gladsome mind, 
Praise the Lord, for He is kind : 
For His mercies shall endure, 
Ever faithful, ever sure. 




(Psalm 137.) S.M. lyte. 

Songs in the Desert. 



1 T71AR, from my heavenly home, 
JL Far from my Father's breast, 

Fainting I cry, — Blest Spirit, come, 
And speed me to my rest. 

2 Upon the willows long 
My harp has silent hung ; 

How should I sing a cheerful song, 
Till Thou inspire my tongue ? 

3 My spirit homeward turns, 
And fain would thither flee : 

My heart, Zion, droops and yearns, 
When I remember thee. 

4 To thee, to thee I press, 
A dark and toilsome road ; 

When shall I pass the wilderness, 
And reach the saints' abode ? 



152 



PSALMS. 



5 God of rny life be near ; 
On Thee my hopes I cast : 
guide me through the desert "here, 
And bring me home at last. 

OOI (Psalm 138.) L.M. watts. 
/wO-L Restoring and Preserving Grace, 
1 TTTITH all my powers of heart and tongue, 
V V I'll praise my Maker in my song : 
Angels shall hear the notes I raise, 
Approve the song, and join the praise. 
£ Angels that make Thy church their care 
Shall witness my devotions there : 
While holy zeal directs mine eyes 
To Thy fair temple in the skies. 

3 I'll sing Thy truth and mercy, Lord, 
I'll sing the wonders of Thy word ; 
Not all Thy works and names below 
So much Thy power and glory show. 

4 To God I cried when troubles rose ; 
He heard me, and subdued my foes, 
He did my rising fears control, 

And strength diffused through all my soul. 

5 Amidst a thousand snares I stand, 
Upheld and guarded by Thy hand ; 
Thy words my fainting soul revive, 
And keep my dying faith alive. 

6 Grace will complete what grace begins, 
To save from sorrows or from sins : 
The work that wisdom undertakes, 
Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes. 

f)00 (Psalm 139.) CM. watts. 
hJO hJ God everywhere. 

1 TN all my vast concerns with Thee, 
JL In vain my soul would try 
To shun Thy presence, Lord, or flee 
The notice of Thine eye. 

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PSALMS. 



2 Thine all- surrounding sight surveys 

My rising and my rest, 
My puhlic walks, my private ways, 
And secrets of my breast. 

3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord 

Before they're formed within ; 
And ere my lips pronounce the word, 
He knows the sense I mean. 

4 wondrous knowledge, deep and high ! 

Where can a creature hide ? 
Within Thy circling arms I lie, 
Beset on every side. 

5 So let Thy grace surround me still, 

And like a bulwark prove, 
To guard my soul from every ill, 
Secured by sovereign love. 



(Psalm 139.) L.M. watts. 



1 T OKD, Thou hast searched and seen me 



Thine eye commands with piercing view 
My rising and my resting hours, 
My heart and flesh with all their powers. 

2 My thoughts before they are mine own, 
Are to my God distinctly known ; 

He knows the words I mean to speak, 
Ere from mine opening lips they break. 

3 Within Thy circling power I stand ; 
On every side I find Thy hand : 
Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, 

I am surrounded still with God. 

4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! 
What large extent ! what lofty height ! 
My soul, with all the powers I boast, 
Is in the boundless prospect lost. 




through ; 



The all-seeing God. 



i54 



PSALMS. 



5 may these thoughts possess my breast, 
Where'er I rove, where'er I rest : 
Nor let my weaker passions dare 
Consent to sin, for God is there. 



1 T OBD, when I count Thy mercies o'er, 
J-J They strike me with surprise ; 

Not all the sands that spread the shore 
To equal numbers rise. 

2 My flesh with fear and wonder stands, 

'The product of Thy skill ; 
And hourly blessings from Thy hands 
Thy thoughts of love reveal. 

3 These on my heart by night I keep ; 

How kind, how dear to me ! 
may the hour that ends my sleep, 
Still find my thoughts with Thee. 



OtJ Prayer in the Midst of Enemies. 

1 "]\ /rY God, when dangers press me roui 
JLtJL And safety but in Thee is found, 

leave me not alone : 
Preserve my soul from every snare, 
Grant me Thine aid, and let my prayer 

Keach Thine eternal throne. 

2 Thou art my God, my strength, my stay ; 
Who in temptation's evil day 

Hast shielded me from harm : 
Now to the malice of my foes, 
Lord, the resistless force oppose 

Of Thin a almighty arm. 




(Psalm 139.) CM. 
An Evening Psalm. 



WATTS, 





886,886. 



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PSALMS. 



I know that God His church wijl keep, 
Will bid the mourner cease to weep, 

And plead the poor man's cause : 
When wrath the wicked shall destroy, 
They shall abide in peace and joy 

Who love Thy righteous laws. 

6 (Psalm 141.) L.M. watts. 
Morning Prayer. 

MY God accept mine early vows, 
Like morning incense in Thy house : 
And let my nightly worship rise 
Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 

Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord, 
From every rash and heedless word ; 
Nor let my feet incline to tread 
The guilty paths where sinners lead. 

may the righteous when I stray, 
Kindly reprove my wandering way : 
Their gentle words, like ointment shed, 
Shall never bruise, but cheer my head. 

When I behold them pressed with grief, 

1 cry to heaven for their relief ; 
And by my warm petitions prove 
How much I prize their faithful love. 

J (Psalm 143.) L.M. watts. 
• Complaint and Prayer. 

MY righteous Judge, my gracious God. 
Hear when I spread my hands abroad, 
And cry for succour from Thy throne ; 
make Thy truth and mercy known. 

Look down in pity, Lord, and see 
The mighty woes that burden me : 
Down to the dust my life is brought, 
Like one long buried and forgot. 



PSALMS. 



3 For Thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn : 
When will Thy smiling face return ? 
Shall all my joys on earth remove, 
And God for ever hide His love ? 

4 Teach me to do Thy holy will, 
And lead me to Thy heavenly hill ; 
Let the good Spirit of Thy love 
Conduct me to Thy courts above. 

OOO (Psalm 144.) C. M. watts. 
/OOO Victory in the Spiritual Waif are. 

1 iT^OR ever blessed be the Lord, 
JL My Saviour and my shield; 
He sends His Spirit with His word, 

To arm me for the field. 

2 When sin and hell their force unite, 

He makes my soul His care, 
Instructs me to the heavenly fight, 
And guards me through the war. 

3 A Friend and Helper so divine 

Does my weak courage raise ; 
He makes the glorious victory mine, 
And His shall be the praise. 

9QQ (Psalm 145.) CM. watts. 
&OiJ Life-long Praise. 

1 T ONG as I live I'll bless Thy name, 
J-J My King, my God of love ; 

My work and joy shall be the same 
In the bright world above. 

2 Great is the Lord, His power unknown, 

And let His praise be great ; 
I'll sing the honours of Thy throne, 
Thy works of grace repeat. 

3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue ; 

And while my lips rejoice, 
The men that hear my sacred song 
Shall join their cheerful voice. 



PSALMS. 



4 Fathers to sons shall teach Thy name, 

And children learn Thy ways ; 
Ages to come Thy truth proclaim, 
And nations sound Thy praise. 

5 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date 

Shall through the world be known ; 
Thine arm of power, Thy heavenly state, 
With public splendour shown. 

6 The world is governed by Thy hands, 

Thy saints are ruled by love ; 
And Thine eternal kingdom stands, 
Though rocks and hills remove. 

MA (Psalm 145.) CM. watts. 
)^t\J The Goodness of God celebrated. 

1 QWEET is the memory of Thy grace, 
►O My God, my heavenly King; 

Let age to age Thy righteousness 
In sounds of glory sing. 

2 God reigns on high, but not confines 

His goodness to the skies ; 
Through the whole earth His bounty shines, 
And every want supplies. 

3 With longing eyes Thy creatures wait 

On Thee for daily food ; 
Thy liberal hand provides their meat, 
And fills their mouths with good. 

4 How kind are Thy compassions, Lord ! 

How slow Thine anger moves ! 
But soon He sends His pardoning word 
To cheer the souls He loves. 

Creatures with all their endless race 
Thy power and praise proclaim ; 

But saints that taste Thy richer grace 
Delight to bless Thy namer 



PSALMS. 

(Psalm 145.) L.M. watts. 

British Christians invited to Praise. 

1 11 /FY God, my King, Thy various praise 
J3JL Shall fill the remnant of my clays ; 
Thy grace employ my humble tongue 

Till death and glory raise the song. 

2 The wings of every hour shall bear 
Some grateful tribute to Thine ear ; 
And every setting sun shall see 
New works of duty done for Thee. 

3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim ; 
Thy bounty flows — an endless stream — ■ 
Thy mrjrcy swift, Thine anger slow, 
But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 

4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine, 
And speak Thy majesty divine , 

Let Britain round her shores proclaim 
The sacred honours of Thy name. 

5 Let distant times and nations raise 
The long succession of Thy praise, 
And unborn ages make my song 
The joy and labour of their tongue. 

6 But who can speak Thy wondrous deeds ? 
Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds : 
Yast and unsearchable Thy ways ! 

Vast and immortal be Thy praise ! 

Ci A Ci (Psalm 146.) L.M., 6 lines, triplets, watts. 
/Ot/0 Praise in Life, in Death, and for Ever. 
1 X'LL praise my Maker with my breath, 
JL And when my voice is lost in death, 

Praise shall employ my nobler powers : 
My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
While life and thought and being last, 
Or immortality endures, 

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PSALMS. 



2 Happy the man whose hopes rely 
On Israel's God ; He made the sky 

And earth and seas, with all their train : 
His truth for ever stands secure ; 
He saves the oppressed, He feeds the poor, 

And none shall find His promise vain. 

3 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; 
The Lord supports the sinking mind ; 

He sends the labouring conscience peace ; 
He helps the stranger in distress, 
The widow and the fatherless, 

And grants the prisoner sweet release. 

4. He loves His saints, He knows them well, 
But turns the wicked down to hell ; 

Thy God, Zion, ever reigns : 
Let every tongue, let every age, 
In this exalted work engage ; 

Praise Him in everlasting strains. 

5 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath ; 
And when my voice is lost in death, 

Praise shall employ my nobler powers : 
My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
While life and thought and being last, 
Or immortality endures. 



(Psalm 147.) L.M. watts. 



^tO Nature, Providence, and Grace. 

1 T)RAISE ye the Lord ; 'tis good to raise 
Jl Our hearts and voices in His praise : 
His nature and His works invite 

To make this duty our delight. 

2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, 
And gathers nations to His name ; 
His mercy melts the stubborn soul, 

And m^kes ths broken spirit whole. 




PSALMS. 



3 He formed the stars, those heavenly flames ; 
He counts their numbers, calls their names ; 
His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound, 

A deep where all our thoughts are drowned. 

4 Great is our Lord, and great His might ; 
And all His glories infinite : 

He crowns the meek, rewards the just, 
And treads the wicked to the dust. 

5 Sing to the Lord, exalt Him high, 

Who spreads His clouds all round the sky ; 
There He prepares the fruitful rain, 
Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 

6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, 
And clothes the smiling fields with corn ; 
The beasts with food His hands supply, 
And the young ravens when they cry> 

7 But saints are precious in His sight : 
He views His children with delight ; 

He sees their hope, He knows their feu*, 
And looks, and loves His image there. 



9/1 A (Psalm 147.) CM. watts. 



1 TT7TTH songs and honours sounding loud, 
V V Address the Lord on high ; 

Over the heavens He spreads His cloud, 
And waters veil the sky. 

2 He sends His showers of blessing down 

To cheer the plains below ; 
He makes the grass the mountains crown, 
And corn in valleys grow. 

8 His steady counsels change the face 
Of the declining year ; 
He bids the sun cut short his race, 
And wintry days appear. 




The Seasons of the Year. 



1 1 



PSALMS. 



4 His hoary frost, His fleecy snow, 

'Descend and clothe the ground ; 
The liquid streams forbear to flow, 
In icy fetters bound. 

5 He sends His word, and melts the snow, 

The fields no longer mourn ; 
He calls the warmer gales to blow, 
And bids the spring return. 

6 The changing wind, the flying cloud, 

Obey His mighty word : 
With songs and honours sounding loud, 
Praise ye the sovereign Lord. 

fyAK (Psalm 148.) 8.7. mant. 
hJ^tt) Praise to God through the Universe. 

1 T)RAISE the Lord, ye heavens, adore Him ; 
J- Praise Him, angels, in the height ; 
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him ; 

Praise Him, all ye stars of light. 

2 Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken ; 

Worlds His mighty voice obeyed: 
Laws that never shall be broken, 
For their guidance He hath made. 

3 Praise the Lord, for He is glorious : 

Never shall His promise fail. 
God hath made His saints victorious : 
Sin and death shall not prevail. 

4 Praise the God of our salvation, 

Hosts on high His power proclaim ; 
Heaven and earth, and all creation 
Laud and magnify His name, 

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PSALMS. 




(Psalm 148.) L.M. watts. 

Universal Praise to God, 



1 T" OUD hallelujahs to the Lord, 

AU From distant worlds where creatures dwell ; 
Let heaven begin the solemn word, 
And sound it, dreadful, down to hell. 

CHOEUS. 

Each of His works His name displays, 
But they can ne'er fulfil His praise. 

2 The Lord ! how absolute He reigns ! 
Let every angel bend the knee, 
Sing of His love in heavenly strains, 
And speak how fierce His terrors be. 

3 High on a throne His glories dwell, 
An awful throne of shining bliss ; 

Fly through the world, sun ! and tell 
How dark thy beams compared with His. 

4 Wide as His vast dominion lies, 
Let the Creator's name be known ; 
Loud as His thunder shout His praise, 
And sound it lofty as His throne, 

5 Jehovah, 'tis a glorious word ! 

may it dwell on every tongue : 

But saints, who best have known the Lord, 

Are bound to raise the noblest song. 

6 Speak of the wonders of that love 
Which Gabriel plays on every chord ; 
From all below, and all above, 
Loud hallelujahs to the Lord. 




(Psalm 149.) CM. watts. 
Praise to God from all His Saints, 



1 A LL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, 
And let your songs be new ; 
Amidst the church with cheerful voice 
His later wonders show. 

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PSALMS. 

2 The Jews, the people of His grace, 
Shall their Redeemer sing ; 

And Gentile nations join the praise, 
While Zion owns her King. 

3 The Lord takes pleasure in the just, 
Whom sinners treat with scorn ; 

The meek that lie despised in dust 
Salvation shall adorn. 

4 Saints should he joyful in their King, 
E'en on a dying hed ; 

And like the souls in glory sing ; 
For God shall raise the dead. 

5 When Christ the judgment-seat ascends, 
And hids the world appear, 

Thrones are prepared for all His friends 
Who humbly loved Him here. 

(Psalm 149.) 10.10.11.11. tate & brady. 

Praise in the Sanctuary. 

1 (~\ PRAISE ye the Lord, prepare your glad 

voice 

His praise in the great assembly, to sing : 
In our Great Creator let Israel rejoice, 
And children of Zion be glad in their King. 

2 Let all who adore Jehovah, our Lord, 

With heart and with tongue His praises express, 
Who always takes pleasure His saints to reward, 
And with His salvation the humble to bless. 

8 With glory adorned, His people shall sing 
To God, who their heads with safety doth shield ; 
Such honour and triumph His favour shall 
bring ; 

therefore, for ever, all praise to Him yield, 
164 



PSALMS. 

9zLQ (Psalm 149.) 10.10.11.11. park. 
hJ^LtJ Universal Praise. 

1 TVTY soul, praise the Lord, speak good of 
jj/JL His name ; 

His mercies record, His bounties proclaim. 
To God, their Creator, let all creatures raise 
The song of thanksgiving, the chorus of praise. 

2 Though hidden from sight, God sits on His 

throne, 

Yet here by His works their Creator is known : 
The world shines a mirror its Maker to show, 
And heaven views its image reflected below. 

3 By knowledge supreme, by wisdom divine, 
God governs the earth with gracious design. 
O'er beast, bird, and insect His providence 

reigns, [sustains. 
Whose will first created, whose love still 

4 And man, His last work, with reason endued, 
Though fallen through sin, by grace is 

renewed : 

To God, his Redeemer, let man ever raise 
•The song of thanksgiving, the chorus of praise. 

OKA (Psalm 150.) 7s. lyte. 

rjO\J Praises in the Sanctuary. 

1 T)RAISE the Lord, His glories show ; 

Saints within His courts below, 
Angels round His throne above, 
Praise Him all that share His love. 

2 Earth, to heaven exalt the strain, 
Send it, heaven, to earth again ; 
Age to age, and shore to shore, 
Praise Him, praise Him, evermore. 

3 Praise the Lord ; His goodness trace, 
Ali the wonders of His grace, 

All that He hath borne and done, 
All He sends us through His Son. 

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PSALMS. 



4 Harps and voices, hands and hearts, 
In the concert bear your parts ; 
All that breathe, your Lord adore ; 
Praise Him, praise Him, evermore. 



Praises in the House of God. 

1 TN God's own house pronounce His praise, 
JL His grace He there reveals ; 

To heaven your joy and wonder raise, 
For there His glory dwells. 

2 Let all your sacred passions move, 

While you rehearse His deeds ; 
But the great work of saving love, 
Your highest praise exceeds. 

3 All that have motion, life, and breath. 

Proclaim your Maker blest ; 
Yet when my voice expires in death, 
My soul shall praise Him best. 




(Psalm 150.) 



CM. 



WATTS, 



166 



HYMNS. 



THE DIVINE BEING. 

HIS GLORY AND PERFECTIONS. 




L.M. 

Worship God. — Kev. xxii. 9. 



1 X¥TE praise, we worship Thee, God ; 

▼ V Thy sovereign power we sound abroad : 
All nations bow before Thy throne, 
And Thee, the great Jehovah, own. 

2 Loud hallelujahs to Thy name 
Angels and seraphim proclaim ; 

By all the powers and thrones in heaven, 
Eternal praise to Thee is given. 

3 holy, holy, holy Lord ; 

Thou God of Hosts, by all adored ; 
Earth and the heavens are full of Thee, 
Thy light, Thy power, Thy majesty. 

4 Apostles join the glorious throng, 
And swell the loud triumphant song : 
Prophets and martyrs hear the sound, 
And spread the hallelujah round. 

5 Glory to Thee, God most high ! 
Father, we praise Thy majesty ; 
The Son, the Spirit, we adore ; 
One Godhead, blest for evermore. 



THE DIVINE BEING. 



9^9 CM. PATEICK. 

hJt/O Glorious in holiness. — Exod. xv. 11. 

1 /~\ God, we praise Thee, and confess 
yJ That Thou, the only Lord 

And everlasting Father, art 
By all the earth adored. 

2 To Thee all angels cry aloud ; 

To Thee the powers on high, 
Both cherubim and seraphim, 
Continually do cry — 

3 holy, holy, holy Lord, 

Whom heavenly hosts obey, 
The world is with the glory filled 
Of Thy majestic sway. 

4 The apostles' glorious company, 

And prophets crowned with light, 
With all the martyrs' noble host, 
Thy constant praise recite. 

The holy church throughout the world, 

Lord, confesses Thee, 
That Thou, the eternal Father, art 
Of boundless majesty. 

k) *t A 7S. MONTGOMEHY. 

hJt/jt Praise our God, all ye His servants. 
Kev. xix. 5. 

1 O ONGS of praise the angels sang, 
O Heaven with hallelujahs rang, 
When Jehovah's work begun ; 
When He spake, and it was done. 

£ Songs of praise awoke the morn, 
When the Prince of Peace was born ; 
Songs of praise arose when He 
Captive led captivity. 



GLORY. 



3 Heaven and earth must pass away ; 
Songs of praise shall crown that day : 
God will make new heavens and earth ; 
Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 

4 Saints below, with heart and voice, 
Still in songs of praise rejoice ; 
Learning here, by faith and love, 
Songs of praise to sing above. 

5 Borne upon their latest breath, 
Songs of praise shall conquer death : 
Then, amidst eternal joy, 

Songs of praise their powers employ. 

k )KK 7s., 6 lines. wither. 



^lOO They shall show forth the praises oj the Lord. 



1 /^OME, come, with sacred lays, 

Sound we God Almighty's praise ; 
Come, ye sons of human race, 
In this chorus take your place ; 
And, amid the mortal throng, 
Be ye masters of the song. 

2 Angels and celestial powers, 
Be the noblest worship yours ; 
Let, in praise of God, the sound 
Bun a never-ending round, 
That our song of praise may be 
Everlasting, as is He. 

3 From the earth's remotest end, 
Let the voice of praise ascend ; 
Spreading wide from shore to shore 
Let the ocean-fulness roar ; 
Winds and clouds, as on ye move. 
Bear the mighty sound above. 




Is.lx. 6. 



169 



THE DIVINE BEING. 

4 So shall He, from heaven's high tower, 
On the earth His blessings pour ; 
All this huge wide orb we see 
Shall one choir — one temple — be ; 
Come, then, come, in sacred lays 
Sound we God Almighty's praise. 



/VfJU The God of Abraham.- — Gen. xxxi. 42. 

1 fTlHE God of Abraham praise, 
J- Who reigns enthroned above ; 

Ancient of everlasting days, 
And God of love. 
Jehovah, great I AM, 
By earth and heaven confessed : 
We bow and ow T n the sacred name, 
For ever blest. 

2 The God of Abraham praise, 
At whose supreme command 

From earth we rise, and seek the joys 
At His right hand. 
We all on earth forsake, 
Its wisdom, fame and power ; 
And Him our only portion make, 
Our shield and tower. 

3 The God of Abraham praise, 
Whose all- sufficient grace 

Shall guide us through the wilderness 
To see His face. 
He is our faithful Friend ; 
He is our gracious God ; 
And He will save us to the end 
Through Jesus' blood. 

4 He, by Himself, hath sworn ; 
' We on His oath depend, 

We shall, on eagles' wings upborne, 
To heaven ascend ; 




6684. D. 



OLIVERS. 



I 70 



ETERNITY. 



We shall behold His face, 
We shall His power adore, 
And sing the wonders of His grace 
For evermore. 

5 The whole triumphant host 
Give thanks to God on high : 
Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ! 
They ever cry. 
Hail, Abraham's God and ours ! 
We join the heavenly lays, 
And celebrate with all our powers 
His endless praise, 



tf I The high and lofty One that inhabileth 
eternity. — Isa. lvii. 15. 

1 TjlTEENAL Power— whose high abode 
J-li Becomes the grandeur of a God ; 
Infinite length beyond the bounds 
Where stars revolve their finite rounds : — ■ 

2 Thee, while the first Archangel sings, 
He hides his face beneath his wings; 
And ranks of shining thrones around 
Fall worshipping, and spread the ground. 

3 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do ? 
We would adore our Maker too : 
From sin and dust to Thee we cry, 
The Great, the Holy, and the High. 

4 Earth from afar has heard Thy fame, 
And we have learnt to lisp Thy name ; 
But, 0, the glories of Thy mind, 
Leave all our soaring thoughts behind. 

5 God is in heaven, and men below ; 
Be short our tunes, our words be few ; 
A sacred reverence checks our songs, 
And praise sits silent on our tongues. 




WATTS. 



THE DIVINE BEING. 



CM. 



WATTS. 



O OArt Thou not from everlasting ,0 Lord my God f 
Hab. i. 12. 

1 REAT God, how infinite art Thou ! 
VJ What worthless worms are we ! 
Let the whole race of creatures bow, 

And pay their praise to Thee. 

2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, 

Ere seas or stars were made ; 
Thou art the ever-living God, 
Were all the nations dead. 

3 Nature and time quite naked lie 

To Thine immense survey, 
From the formation of the sky 
To the great burning day. 

4 Eternity, with all its years, 

Stands present in Thy view ; 
To Thee there's nothing old appears ; 
Great God, there's nothing new. 

5 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, 

And vexed with trifling cares ; 
While thine eternal thought moves on 
Thine undisturbed affairs. 

6 Great God, how infinite art Thou 1 

What worthless worms are we ! 
Let the whole race of creatures bow, 
And pay their praise to Thee. 



Canst thou by searching find out God / 



k3 Beyond archangels go, 
The great Almighty God explain , 
Or to perfection know ? 

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C.M.D. 



C. WESLEY. 



1 



Job. xi. 7. 
HALL foolish, weak, short-sighted man, 



UNSEAKCHABLENESS. 



His attributes divinely soar 

Above the creature's sight; 
And prostrate seraphim adore 

The glorious Infinite. 

2 Jehovah's everlasting days, 

They cannot numbered be ; 
Incomprehensible the space 

Of Thine immensity ; 
Thy wisdom's depths by reason's line 

In vain we strive to sound, 
Or 'stretch our lab'ring thought to assign 

Omnipotence a bound. 

3 The brightness of Thy glories leaves 

Description far below : 
Nor man, nor angel's heart conceives 

How deep Thy mercies flow. 
Thy love is most unsearchable, 

And dazzles all above ; 
They gaze, but cannot count or tell 

The treasures of Thy love. 



UV7 Behpld, God is great, and we know Him not. 
Job xxx vi. 26. 

1 T OKD, we are blind, we mortals blind: 
J-i Who can behold Thy bright abode ? 
'tis beyond a creature mind 

To glance a thought half way to God ! 

2 Infinite leagues beyond the sky, 
The great Eternal reigns alone, 
Where neither mortal thought can fly, 
Nor angels climb the topless throne. 

3 The Lord of glory builds His seat 
Of gems insufferably bright, 

And lays beneath His sacred feet 
Substantial beams of gloomy night. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



THE DIVINE BEING. 



4 Yet, glorious Lord, Thy gracious eyes 
Look through, and cheer us from above : 
Beyond our praise Thy grandeur flies, 
Yet we adore, and yet we love, 



God is light, and in Him is no darkness. 



1 INTERNAL Light! eternal Light ! 
J-J How pure the soul must be, 
When, placed within Thy searching sight 
It shrinks not, but, with calm delight 

Can live, and look on Thee ! 

2 The spirits that surround Thy throne, 

May bear the burning bliss ; 
But that is surely theirs alone, 
Since they have never, never known 

A fallen world like this. 

3 ! how shall I, whose native sphere 

Is dark, whose mind is dim, 
Before the Ineffable appear, 
And on my naked spirit bear 

That uncreated beam ? 

4 There is a way for man to rise 

To that sublime abode : — 
An offering and a sacrifice, 
A Holy Spirit's energies, 

An Advocate with God : — 

5 These, these prepare us for the sight 

Of Holiness above : 
The sons of ignorance and night 
May dwell in the Eternal Light, 

Through the Eternal Love ! 




86,886. 



BINNEY. 



1 John i. 5. 



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CM. WATTS. 

Canst thou find out th e Aim igh ty to perfection ? 
Job. xi. 7. 

1 TTOW shall I praise the eternal God, 
XI That infinite Unknown ? 

Who can ascend His high abode, 
Or venture near His throne ? 

2 The great Invisible ! He dwells 

Concealed in dazzling light ; 
But His all- searching eye reveals 
The secrets of the night. 

3 Those watchful eyes that never sleep 

Survey the world around ; 
His wisdom is a boundless deep, 

Where all our thoughts are drowned. 

4 Speak we of strength ? His arm is strong 

To save or to destroy ; 
Infinite years His life prolong, 
And endless is His joy. 

5 He knows no shadow of a change, 

Nor alters His decrees; 
Firm as a rock His truth remains, 
To guard His promises. 

6 Justice, upon an awful throne, 

Maintains the rights of God ; 
While mercy sends her pardons down, 
Bought with the Saviour's blood. 

7 Now to my soul, Immortal King, 

Speak some forgiving word ; 
Then 'twill be double joy to sing 
The glories of my Lord. 

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CM. FABER. 

Who would not fear Thee, King of nations / 



Jew x. 7. 



1 God, how wonderful Thou art ! 
JLu. Thy majesty how bright ! 

How radiant Thy mercy-seat, 
In depths of burning light ! 

2 How dread are Thine eternal years 

everlasting Lord ! 
By prostrate spirits, day and night, 
Incessantly adored. 

3 Thou glorious God, how beautiful 

The sight of Thee must be ; — 
Thine endless wisdom, boundless power, 
And awful purity ! 

4 how I fear Thee, Living God ! 

With deepest, tenderest fears ; 
And worship Thee with humble hope, 
And penitential tears. 

5 Yet may I love Thee, too, Lord, 

Almighty as Thou art ; 
For Thou hast stooped to ask of me 
The love of my poor heart. 

6 Father of Jesus, God of love, 

What rapture will it be, 
Prostrate before Thy throne to lie, 
And ever gaze on Thee ! 



eaven and earth ? saith the Lord. 
Jer. xxiii. 24. 
1 TYEYOND, beyond that boundless sba, 
JL) Above that dome of sky, 
Farther than thought itself can flee, 

Thy dwelling is on high ; 
Yet dear the awful thought to me, 
That Thou, my God, art nigh : — 




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CONDEE. 



Omnipeesence. 



2 Art nigh, and yet my labouring mind 

Feels after Thee in vain, 
Thee in these works of power to find, 

Or to Thy seat attain ; 
Thy messenger, the stormy wind ; 

Thy path, the trackless main : — 

3 These speak of Thee with loud acclaim : 

They thunder forth Thy praise, 
The glorious honour of Thy name, 

The wonders of Thy ways : 
But Thou art not in tempest-flame, 

Nor in day's glorious blaze. 

4 We hear Thy voice, when thunders roll 

Through the wide fields of air : 
The waves obey Thy dread control ; 

Yet still Thou art not there. 
Where shall I find Him, my soul, 

Who yet is everywhere ? 

5 ! not in circling depth or height, 

But in the conscious breast, 
Present to faith, though veiled from sight , 

There doth His Spirit rest. 
come, Thou Presence Infinite ! 

And make Thy creature blest. 

L.M. WATTS. 



&YjO Thou retgnest over all. — 1 Chron. xxix. 12. 

1 TEHOVAH reigns, His throne is high, 
*J His robes are light and majesty ; 
His glory shines with beams so bright, 
No mortal can sustain the sight. 

2 His terrors keep the world in awe ; 
His justice guards His holy law ; 
His love reveals a smiling face ; 

His truth and promise seal the grace. 




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B Through all His works His wisdom shines. 

And baffles Satan's deep designs ; 
His power is sovereign to fulfil 
The noblest counsels of His will. 

4 And will this glorious Lord descend 
To be my Father and my Friend ? 
Then let my songs with angels' join ; 
Heaven is secure, if God be mine. 

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UU The Lord's throne is in heaven. — Ps. xi. 4. 

1 nH"^ Lord Jehovah reigns, 
JL His throne is built on high; 
The garments He assumes 

Are light and majesty ; 
His glories shine with beams so bright, 
No mortal eye can bear the sight. 

2 The thunders of His hand 
Keep the wide world in awe ; 
His wrath and justice stand 
To guard His holy law : 

And where His love resolves to bless, 
His truth confirms and seals the grace. 

3 Through all His ancient works 
Surprising wisdom shines, 
Confounds the powers of hell, 
And breaks their dark designs : 

Strong is His arm, and shall fulfil 
His great decrees, His sovereign will. 

4 And can this mighty King 
Of glory condescend ? 

And will He write His name, 

My Father and my Friend ? 
I love His name, I love His word ; 
Join all my powers, and praise the Lord. 



DOMINION. 



CM. WATTS. 

Be silent, allfysh, before the Lord. 
Zech. iL 13. 

1 TZ" EEP silence, all created things, 
JL\_ And wait your Maker's nod : 

My soul stands trembling while she sings 
The honours of her God. 

2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown, 

Hang on His firm decree ; 
He sits on no precarious throne, 
Nor borrows leave to be. 

8 His wisdom, with superior sway, 
Guides the vast moving frame ; 
While all the ranks of beings pay 
Deep reverence to His name. 

4 My God, I would not long to see 

My fate with curious eyes ; 
What gloomy lines are writ for me, 
Or what bright scenes may rise* 

5 In Thy fair book of life and grace 

May I but find my name, 
Becorded in some humble place 
Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. 



ORQ CM. WATTS* 

hJ U O Fearful ii i p raises , doh i g ivonders . 
Exod. xv. 11. 

1 riIHE Lord — how fearful is His name ! 
i How wide is His command ! 
Nature, with all her moving frame* 

Rests on His mighty hand; 

2 Immortal glory forms His throne, 

And light His awful robe ; 
While with a smile, or with a frown, 
He manages the globe. 



THE DIVINE BEING. 



3 A word of His almighty breath 

Can swell or sink the seas ; 
Build the vast empires of the earth, 
Or break them if He please. 

4 On angels, with unveiled face, 

His glory beams above ; 
On men He looks with softest grace, 
And takes His title, Love. 

5 Now let the Lord for ever reign, 

And sway us as He will : 
Sick or in health, in ease or pain, 
We are His children still. 

6 No more shall peevish passion rise, 

Our tongues no more complain ; 
'Tis sovereign love that lends our joys, 
And love resumes again. 



He is faithful that promised. — Heb. x. 23. 

1 T3EGIN, my tongue, some heavenly theme, 
JD And speak some boundless thing ; 

The mighty works, or mightier name, 
Of our eternal King. 

2 Tell of His wondrous faithfulness, 

And sound His power abroad ; 
Sing the sweet promise of His grace, 
And the performing God. 

3 Proclaim salvation from the Lord, 

For wretched, dying men ; 
His hand has writ the sacred word 
With an immortal pen* 

i Engraved as in eternal brass 
The mighty promise shines ; 
Nor can the powers of darkness rase 
Those everlasting lines. 

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FAITHFULNESS. 

5 His every word of grace is strong 

As that which built the skies ; 
The voice that rolls the stars along 
Speaks all the promises. 

6 He said, — Let the wide heaven be spread, 

And heaven was stretched abroad : 
Abraham, I'll be thy God, — He said, 
And He was Abraham's God. 

7 might I hear Thy heavenly tongue 

But whisper, Thou art mine ; 
Those gentle words should raise my song 
To notes almost divine. 

L.M. WATTS. 
Great is Thy faithfulness. — Lam. in. 23. 

1 "ORAISE, everlasting praise, be paid 
JL To Him that earth's foundation laid ; 
Praise to the God whose strong decrees 
Sway the wide realms of earth and seas. 

2 Praise to the goodness of the Lord, 
Who rules His people by His word, 
And there, as strong as His decrees, 
He sets His kindest promises. 

3 Firm are the words His prophets give, 
Sweet words on which His children live ; 
Each of them is the voice of God, 

Who spake, and spread the skies abroad. 

4 Whence, then, should doubts and fears arise ? 
Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes ? 
Slowly, alas ! our mind receives 

The comfort that our Maker gives. 

5 for a strong, a lasting faith, 

To credit what the Almighty saith ; 
To embrace the message of His Son, 
And call the joys of heaven our own : 

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6 Then, should the earth's old pillars shake, 
And all the wheels of nature break, 

Our steady souls should fear no more 
Than solid rocks when billows roar. 

7 Our everlasting hopes arise 
Above the ruinable skies ; 
Where the Eternal Builder reigns, 

And His own courts . His power maintains. 



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CREATION. 



1 A LMIGHTY Maker, God, 
^ljL How wondrous is Thy name ! 

Thy glories, how diffused abroad, 
Through the creation's frame ! 

2 Nature, in every dress, 
Her humble homage pays, 

And finds a thousand ways to express 
Her undissembled praise. 

3 My soul would rise and sing 
To her Creator too ; 

Fain would my tongue adore my King, 
And pay the tribute due. 

4 In worship may I spend 
The remnant of my days, 

And to my God my soul ascend, 
In sweet perfumes of praise. 




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Thou hast done wonderful tilings. 
Isa. xxv. 1. 



CREATION. 



CM. 



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Blessed be Thy glorious name.—Neh, ix. 5. 
1 rriHE glories of my Maker, God, 



-i- My joyful voice shall sing, 
And call the nations to adore 
Their Former and their King. 

2 With His right hand He shaped our clay, 

And wrought this human frame ; 
But from His own immediate breath 
Our nobler spirits came. 

3 We bring our mortal powers to God, 
• And worship with our tongues ; 
We claim some kindred with the skies. 

And join the angelic songs. 

4 The brightness of our Maker's name 

The wide creation fills, 
And His unbounded grandeur flies 
Beyond the heavenly hills. 



t O Thou hast created all things, — Bev. iv. 11. 

1 T)RAISE to Thee, Thou great Creator, 
£ Praise be Thine .from every tongue ; 
Join, my soul, with every creature, 

Join the universal song. 
Father, source of all compassion, 

Pure, unbounded grace is Thine : 
Hail ! the God of our salvation, 

Praise Him for His love divine. 

2 For ten thousand blessings given, 

For the hope of future joy, 
Sound His praise through earth and heaven, 

Sound Jehovah's praise on high : 
Joyfully, on earth, adore Him, 

Till, in heaven, our song we raise ; 
These, enraptured, fall before Him, 

Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 





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He that built all things is God. 



Heb. iii. 4. 

1 T SING- the almighty power of God 
J- That made the mountains rise ; 
That spread the flowing seas abroad, 

And built the lofty skies. 

2 I sing the wisdom that ordained 

The sun to rule the day ; 
The moon shines full at His command. 
And all* the stars obey. 

3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, 

That filled the earth with food ; 
He formed the creatures by His word, 
And then pronounced them good. 

4 Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed 

Where'er I turn mine eye ! 
If I survey the ground I tread, 
Or gaze upon the sky. 

5 There's not a plant or flower below, 

But makes Thy glories known : 
And clouds arise and tempests blow 
By order from Thy throne. 

G His hand is my perpetual guard, 
He guides me with His eye : 
Why should I then forget the Lord, 
Who is for ever nigh ? 



The Lord by wisdom hath founded the 
earth. — Prov. iii. 19. 
1 T^TERNAL Wisdom ! Thee we praise, 
J-J Thee, the creation sings ; 
With Thy great name, rocks, hills, and seas, 
And heaven's high palace rings. 




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2 Thy glories blaze all nature round, 

And strike the wondering sight, 
Through skies and seas and solid ground, 
With terror and delight. 

3 Infinite strength and equal skill 

Shine through the worlds abroad ; 
Our souls with vast amazement fill, 
And speak the Builder, God. 

4 But, Lord, the glories of Thy grace 

Our warm affections move ; 
Pity divine in Jesus' face 
We see, adore, and love. 



< U Their line is gone out through all the 

earth. — Ps. xix. 4. 
1 J 1 1HERE is a book who runs may read, 



JL Which heavenly truth imparts ; 
And all the lore its scholars need, — 
Pure eyes and Christian hearts. 

2 The works of God above, below, 

Within us, and around, 
Are pages in that book, to show 
How God Himself is found. 

3 The glorious sky, embracing all, 

Is like the Maker's love, 
Wherewith encompassed, great and small 
In peace and order move. 

4 One name, above all glorious names, 

With its ten thousand tongues 
The everlasting sea proclaims, 
Echoing angelic songs. 

5 The raging fire, the roaring wind, 

Thy boundless power display : 
But in the gentler breeze we find 
Thy Spirit's viewless way. 




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6 Thou, who hast given me eyes to see 
And love this sight so fair, 
Give me a heart to find out Thee, 
And read Thee everywhere. 
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It is He that hath made us. — Psalm c. 3. 

1 f~X GIVE thanks to. Him who made 
\-s Morning light and evening shade ; 
Source and Giver of all good, 
Nightly sleep and daily food ; 
Quickener of our wearied powers ; 
Guard of our unconscious hours. 

2 give thanks to nature's King, 
Who made every breathing thing : 
His, our warm and sentient frame, 
His, the mind's immortal flame. 
0, how close the ties that bind 
Spirits to the Eternal Mind ! 

3 give thanks with heart and lip, 
For we are His workmanship ; 
And all creatures are His care : 
Not a bird that cleaves the air 
Falls unnoticed ; but who can 
Speak the Father's love to man ? 

4 give thanks to Him who came 
In a mortal, suffering frame- 
Temple of the Deity — 
Came, for rebel man to die ; 
In the path Himself has trod, 
Leading back His saints to God. 

L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

His glory is above the earth and heaven. 

Psalm cxlviii. 13. 
^E sons of men, with joy record 
The various wonders of the Lord ; 
And let His power and goodness sound 
Through all your tribes the earth around. 

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2 Let the high heavens your songs invite ; 
Those spacious fields of brilliant light, 
Where sun and moon and planets roll, 
And stars that glow from pole to pole. 

3 See earth in verdant robes arrayed, 

Its herbs and flowers, its fruit and shade.; 
Yiew the broad sea's majestic plains, 
And think how wide its Maker reigns ! 

4 But that brighter world above, 
Where lives and reigns Incarnate Love ! 
God's only Son, in flesh arrayed, 

For man a bleeding victim made : 

5 Thither, my soul, with rapture soar ; 
There in the land of praise adore : 
This theme demands an angel's lay, 
Demands an underlining day. 



& I tf Another book. . .the book of life. — Rev. xx. 1 

1 T ET the whole race of creatures lie 
I A Abased before their God ; 
Whate'er His sovereign voice has formed, 

He governs with a word. 

2 Ten thousand ages ere the skies 

Were into motion brought, 
All the long years and worlds to come 
Stood present to His thought. 

3 If light attend the course I run, 

'Tis He provides those rays, 
And 'tis His hand that hides my sun, 
If darkness cloud my days. 



PROVIDENCE. 




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4 Yet I would not be much concerned, 

Nor vainly long to see 
The volume of His deep decrees, 
What months are writ for me. 

5 When He reveals the book of life, 

may I read my name 
Amongst the chosen of His love, 
The followers of the Lamb. 



Ov What I do thou knomst not now. 
John xiii. 7. 

1 T ORD, we adore Thy vast designs, 
J-J The obscure abyss of Providence, 
Too deep to sound with mortal lines, 
Too dark to view with feeble sense. 

2 Now, Thou arrayest Thine awful face 
In angry frowns, without a smile ; 

We, through the cloud, believe Thy grace, 
Secure of Thy compassion still. 

8 Through seas and storms of deep distress 
We sail by faith, and not by sight : 
Faith guides us in the wilderness 
Through all the briars and the night, 

4 Dear Fatheirif Thy lifted rod 
Resolve to scourge us here below, 
Still we must lean upon our God, 
Thine arm shall bear us safely through. 



Thy footsteps are not known. — Ps. lxxvii. 19. 
1 OD moves in a mysterious way 
VX His wonders to perform : 
He plants His footsteps in the sea, 
And rides upon the storm. 




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CM. 



COWPEP. 



PKOVIDENCE. 



2 Deep in unfathomable mines 
Of never -failing skill, 
He treasures up His bright designs, 
And works His sovereign will. 

o Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; 
The clouds ye so much dread 
Are big with mercy, and shall break 
In blessings on your head. 

4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, 

But trust Him for His grace : 
Behind a frowning providence 
He hides a smiling face. 

5 His purposes will ripen fast, 

Unfolding every hour : 
The bud may have a bitter taste, 
But sweet will be the flower. 

(3 Blind unbelief is sure to err, 
And scan His work in vain ; 
God is His own Interpreter, 
And He will make it plain. 



rjOrJ He shall choose our inheritance. 
Ps. xlvii. 4. 

1 O INCE all the downward tracks of tinu 
k5 God's watchful eye surveys, 

who so wise to choose our lot, 
And regulate our ways ? 

2 Why should we doubt His constant love, 

Immeasurably kind ? 
To His unerring gracious Will, 
Be every wish resigned. 

3 Good when He gives, supremely good, 

Nor less when He denies ; 
E'en crosses from His sovereign hand 
Are blessings in disguise. 




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OO L.M. WATTS. 

00 He belwldeth all the sons of men. 

Psalm xxxiii. 13. 

1 TTP to the Lord, that reigns on high, 

\J And views the nations from afar, 
Let everlasting praises fly, 
And tell how large His bounties are. 

2 He overrules all mortal things, 
And manages our mean affairs ; 
On humble souls the King of kings 
Bestows His counsels and His cares. 

3 Our sorrows and our tears we pour 
Into the bosom of our God ; 

He hears us in the mournful hour, 
And helps us bear the heavy load. 

4 In vain might lofty princes try 
Such condescension to perform ; 
For worms were never raised so high 
Above their meanest fellow- worm. 

5 could our thankful hearts devise 
A tribute equal to Thy grace, 

To the third heaven our songs should rise, 
And teach the golden harps Thy praise, 

8 A L.M. cowPEiL 

-fc All things come of Thee. — 1 Chron. xxix. 14. 

1 A LMIGrHTY King, whose wondrous hand 
-XjL Supports the weight of sea and land; 
Whose grace is such a boundless store, 

No heart in vain shall sigh for more. 

2 Thy providence supplies my food, 
And 'tis Thy blessing makes it good : 
My soul is nourished by Thy word : 
Let soul and body praise the Lord. 



PROVIDENCE. 



3 My streams of outward comfort came 
From Him who built this earthly frame : 
Whate'er I need, His bounty gives, 

By whom my soul for ever lives. 

4 Either His hand preserves from pain, 
Or, if I suffer, heals again ; 

From Satan's malice shields my breast, 
Or overrules it for the best. 

5 Forgive the song that falls so low • 
Beneath the gratitude I owe ; 

It means Thy praise, however poor : 
An angel's song can do no more. 



00 I am the God of Bethel.— Gen. xxxi. 13. 

1 r\ GOD of Bethel, by whose hand 
V/ Thy people still are fed; 

Who through this weary pilgrimage 
Hast all our fathers led, 

2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present 

Before Thy throne of grace ; 
God of our fathers, be the God 
Of their succeeding race. 

3 Through each perplexing path of life 

Our wandering footsteps guide : 
Give us, each day, our daily bread, 
And raiment fit provide. 

4 spread Thy covering wings around, 

Till all our wanderings cease, 
And at our Father's loved abode, 
Our souls arrive in peace. 

5 Such blessings from Thy gracious hand 

Our humble prayers implore ! 
And Thou shalt be our chosen God 
And portion, evermore. 




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THE WORKS OF GOD. 

CM. WILLIAMS. 

^JOU My times are in Thy hand. — Ps. xxxi. 15. 

1 TTTHILE Thee I seek, Almighty Power, 

▼ V Be my vain wishes stilled ; 
And may this consecrated hour 
With better hopes be filled. 

2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed, 

To Thee my thoughts would soar ; 
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed, 
That mercy I adore. 

o In each event of life how clear 
Thy ruling hand I see ; 
Each blessing to my soul more dear, 
Because conferred by Thee. 

4 In every joy that crowns my days, 
In every pain I bear, 
My heart shall find delight in praise, 
Or seek relief in prayer. 

£ When gladness wings my favoured hour, 
Thy love my thoughts shall fill ; 
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lour, 
My soul shall meet Thy will. 

OQ'V C.M. NEWTON* 

hjO I What shall -I render unto the Lord? 



Psalm cxvi. 12. 
OR mercies countless as the sands, 
Which daily I receive 
From Jesus my Redeemer's hands, 
My soul, what canst thou give ? 

Alas ! from such a heart as mine 
What can I bring Him forth? 

My best is stained and dyed with sin ; 
My all is nothing worth. 



PROVIDENCE. 



3 Yet this acknowledgment I'll make 

For all He lias bestowed ; 
Salvation's sacred cup I'll take, 
And call upon my God. 

4 The best return for one like me, 

So wretched and so poor, 
Is from His gifts to draw a plea, 
And ask Him still for more> 

5 I cannot serve Him as I ought ; 

No works have I to boast ; 
Yet would I glory in the thought, 
That I shall owe Him most. 

CM. WARDLAW. 
Lift up thy voice with strength. — Isa. xl. 9* 

1 T" IFT up to God the voice of praise, 
J-J Whose breath our souls inspired ; 
Loud and more loud the anthem raise, 

With grateful ardour fired. 

2 Lift up to God the voice of praise, 

Whose tender care sustains 
Our feeble frame, encompassed round 
With death's unnumbered pains* 

8 Lift up to God the voice of praise, 
Whose goodness, passing thought, 
Loads every minute, as it flies, 
With benefits unsought. 

4 Lift up to God the voice of praise> 

From whom salvation flows ; 
Who sent His Son our souls to save 
From everlasting woes. 

5 Lift up to God the voice of praise, 

For hope's transporting ray, 
That lights through darkest shades of death 
To realms of endless day. 

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OOQ CM. LYT£, 

hJOd I Kill slur) of the mercies of the Lord. 
Psalm lxxxix. 1. 

1 nnHE mercies of my God and King 
JL My tongue shall still pursue : 

happy they who, while they sing 
Those mercies, share them too. 

2 x\s bright and lasting as the sun. 

As lofty as the sky, 
From age to age Thy truth shall run, 
And chance and change defy. 

3 The covenant of the King of kings 

Shall stand for ever sure ; 
Beneath the shadow of Thy wings 
Thy saints repose secure. 

4 Thine is the earth, and Thine the skies* 

Created at Thy will : 
The waves at Thy command arise * 
At Thy command are still. 

5 In earth below, in heaven above, 

Who, who is Lord like Thee ? 
spread the gospel of Thy love* 
Till all, Thy glories see. 

OQA Addison. 
hJtJyJ Bemember all the way which the Lord thy 
God led thee. — Deut. viii. 2. 

1 TT7HEN all Thy mercies, my God, 

▼ V My rising soul surveys, 
Transported with the view, I'm lost 
In wonder, love, and praise. 

2 how shall words with equal warmth 

The gratitude declare, 
That glows within my thankful heart £ ! 
But Thou canst read it there. 

t 9 4 



PROVIDENCE. 

8 Thy providence my life sustained, 
And all my wants redressed. 
When in the silent womb I lay, 
And hung upon the breast. 

4 Unnumbered comforts on my soul 

Thy tender care bestowed, 
Before my infant heart conceived 
From whom those comforts flowed. 

5 When in the slippery paths of youth 

With heedless steps I ran, 
Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, 
And led me up to man. 

6 When worn with sickness, oft hast Thou 

With health renewed my face ; 
And, when in sins and sorrows sunk } 
Revived my soul with grace. 

7 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 

My daily thanks employ ; 
Nor is the least a cheerful heart, 
That tastes those gifts with joy. 

8 Through every period of my life 

Thy goodness I'll pursue ; 
And, after death, in distant worlds 
The glorious theme renew. 

9 Through all eternity to Thee 

A joyful song I'll raise; 
But ! eternity's too short 
To utter all Thy praise. 

87,87,887. decius. 
Catting all your care upon Him. — 1 Pet. v. 7* 
nnO God on high be thanks and praise, 
JL Who deigns our bonds to sever ; 
His cares our drooping souls upraise, 

And harm shall reach us never : 
On Him we rest with faith assured, 
Of all that live , the mighty Lord, 
For ever and for ever ! 

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1 f^i RACE, 'tis a charming sound, 
\JT Harmonious to the ear ; 

Heaven with the echo shall resound, 
And all the earth shall hear. 

2 Grace first contrived the way 
To save rebellious man ; 

And all the steps that grace display, 
Which drew the wondrous plan. 

3 Grace taught my wandering feet 
To tread the heavenly road ; 

And new supplies each hour I meet, 
While pressing on to God. 

4 Grace all the work shall crown 
Through everlasting days ; 

It lays in heaven the topmost stone, 
And well deserves the praise. 



<^JtJt) Who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus 
Christ.— 2 Cor. v. 18. 

1 IT) VISE your triumphant songs 
JL\j To an immortal tune ; 

Let the wide earth /esound the deeds 
Celestial grace hus done. 

2 Sing how eternal love 
Its chief Belovea chose, 

And hade Him raise ozi m fallen race 
From their abyss of woes. 

3 'Twas mercy filled the throne, 
And wrath stood silent by, 

When Christ was sent with pardons down 
To rebels doomed to die. 




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GRACE. 



4 Now, sinners, dry your tears, 
Let hopeless sorrow cease ; 

Bow to the sceptre of His love, 
And take the offered peace. 

5 Lord, we obey Thy call ; 
TYe lay a humble claim 

To the salvation Thou hast brought, 
And love and praise Thy name. 



According to His own purpose mid qrace. 
' 2 Tim. i. 9. 

1 "VT OW to the power of God supreme 

Be everlasting honours given ; 
He saves from hell, we bless His name, 
He calls our wandering feet to heaven. 

2 Xot for our duties or deserts, 
But of His own abounding grace, 
He works salvation in our hearts, 
And forms a people for His praise. 

3 'Twas His own purpose that begun 
To rescue rebels doomed to die ; 
He gave us grace in Christ His Son 
Before He spread the starry sky. 

4 Jesus, the Lord, appears at last, 

And makes His Father's counsels known ; 
Declares the great transaction's past, 
And brings immortal blessings down. 

5 He dies, and in that dreadful night 
Did all the powers of hell destroy ; 
Rising, He brought our heaven to light, 
And took possession of the joy. 




L.M. 



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L.M., 6 lines, pees, davtes. 

Who is a God like unto Thee, that par- 



doneth iniquity ? — Micah vii. 18. 

1 ri KEAT God of wonders ! all Thy ways, 
VX Are worthy of Thyself, — divine : — 
But the bright glories of Thy grace, 
Beyond Thine other wonders shine. 

Who is a pardoning God like Thee ? 
Or who has grace so rich and free ? 

2 Such deep transgressions to forgive, 
Such guilty, daring worms to spare, — ■ 
This is Thy grand prerogative, 

And in the honour none may share, 
Is there a pardoning God like Thee ? 
Or is there grace so rich and free ? 

3 Pardon — from an offended God i 
Pardon — -for sins of deepest dye ; 
Pardon — bestowed through Jesus' blood : 
Pardon — that brings the rebel nigh. 

Where is the pardoning God like Thee ? 
Or where the grace so rich and free ? 

4 may this glorious, matchless love, 
This wondrous miracle of grace, 
Teach mortal tongues, like those above, 
To raise this song of lofty praise : — 

Who is a pardoning God like Thee ? 
Or who has grace so rich and free ? 



u God is able to make all grace abound toward 
you. — 2 Cor. ix. 8. 

THY ceaseless, unexhausted love, 
Unmerited and free, 
Delights our evil to remove, 
And help our misery. 




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2 Thou waitest to be gracious still : 
Thou dost with sinners bear ; 
That, saved, we may Thy goodness feel, 
And all Thy grace declare. 

8 Thy goodness and Thy truth to me, 
To every soul, abound : 
A vast, unfathomable sea, 

Where all our thoughts are drowned. 

4 Its streams the whole creation reach, 

So plenteous is the store ; 
Enough for all, enough for each, 
Enough for evermore. 

5 Faithful, Lord, Thy mercies are, 

A rock that cannot move : 
A thousand promises declare 
Thy constancy of love. 

6 Throughout the universe it reigns, 

Unalterably sure ; 
And while the truth of G-od remains, 
His goodness must endure. 



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11. STOCKEE. 

I will sing of mercy. — Psalm ci. 1. 

1 FT1HY mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, 
JL The joy of my heart, and the boast of my 

tongue ; 

Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last> 
Hath won my affections, and bound my soul fast. 

2 Without Thy rich mercy I could not live here ; 
Sin soon would reduce me to utter despair ; 
But through Thy free goodness my spirits 

revive, 

And He that first made me still keeps me alive. 

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3 Thy mercy is mightier far than my heart, 
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart; 
Dissolved by Thy goodness I fall to the ground, 
And weep to the praise of the mercy I've found, 

4 Thy mercy in Jesus exempts me from hell ; 
Its glories I'll sing, and its wonders I'll tell ; 
'Twas Jesus, my Saviour, who hung on the tree, 
Who opened the channel of mercy for me. 

„ b Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own ; 
And the covenant love of Thy crucified Son : 
All praise io the Spirit, whose whisper divine ; 
Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness 



1 OLE ST he the wisdom and the power, 
-D The justice and the grace, 

That joined in council to restore, 
And save our ruined race. 

2 Blessed he the Lord, that sent His Son, 

To take our flesh and blood ; 
He, for our lives, gave up His own, 
To make our peace with God. 

3 He honoured all His Father's laws, 

Which we have disobeyed ; 
He bore our sins upon the cross,- 
And our full ransom paid. 

4 Behold Him rising from the grave, 

Behold Him raised on high ; 
He pleads His merits there to save 
Transgressors doomed to die. 

5 There on a glorious throne He reigns, 

And, by His power divine, 
Redeems us from the slavish chains 



mine. 




CM. 



W r ATTS. 



The fflory of His grace. — Eph. i. 6. 



Of Satan and of sin. 



2QO 



GRACE. 



Thence shall the Lord to judgment come. 

And with a sovereign voice 
Shall call, and wake up every tomb, 
While ransomed saints rejoice. 

7 may I then with joy appear 
Before the Judge's face; 
And, with the blest assembly there, 
Sing His redeeming grace. 

9QQ CM. WATTS. 

r^fJ fJ The exceeding riches of His grace . — Eph.ii. 7. 

1 T^ATHER, how wide Thy glory shines ! 
J- How high Thy wonders rise ! 

Known through the earth by thousand signs, 
By thousands through the skies. 

2 Those mighty orbs proclaim Thy power, 

Their motions speak Thy skill, 
And on the wings of every hour 
We read Thy patience still. 

3 But when we view Thy strange design 

To save rebellious worms, 
Where vengeance and compassion join 
In their divinest forms ; 

4 Our thoughts are lost in reverent awe, 

We love and we adore ; 
The highest angel never sa^v 
So much of God before. 

5 Here the whole Deity is known, 

Nor dares a creature guess 
Which of the glories brighter shone, 
The justice or the grace. 

G Now the full glories of the Lamb 
Adorn the heavenly plains, 
Bright seraphs learn Immanuel's name, 
And try their choicest strains. 

2QI 



THE WORKS OF GOD. 



7 may I bear some humble part 
In that immortal song ; 
Wonder and joy shall tune my heart. 
And love command my tongue, 

L.M. DODDRIDGE* 

We willrejoicein His salvation . — Isa. xxv. 9. 

1 /^i OD of salvation, we adore 

VJT Thy saving love, Thy saving power ; 
And, to our utmost stretch of thought, 
Hail the redemption Thou hast wrought. 

2 We love the stroke that breaks our chain, 
The sword by which our sins are slain ; 
And, while abased in dust we bow, 

We sing the grace that lays us low. 

3 Perish each thought of human pride, 
Let God alone be magnified ; 

His glory let the heavens resound, 
Echoed from earth's remotest bound. 

4 Saints, who His full salvation know, 
Saints, who but taste it here below. 
Join every angel's voice to raise 
Continued, never-ending praise. 



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CM. WATTS. 

Mi) mouth shall shore forth Thy salvation. 
Ps. lxxi. 15. 

1 T ET them neglect Thy glory, Lord, 
J-J Who never knew Thy grace ; 
But our loud songs shall still record 

The wonders of Thy praise. 

2 We raise our shouts, God, to Thee, 

And send them to Thy throne ; 
All glory to the united Three, 
The undivided One. 



GRACE. 



3 'Twas He, and we'll adore His name, 

That formed us by a word ; 
'Tis He restores our ruined frame : 
Salvation to the Lord ! 

4 Hosanna ! let the earth and skies 

Eepeat the joyful sound ; 
Rocks, hills, and vales, reflect the voice 
In one eternal round. 



eJ 17 nj While I live will I praise the Lord. 
Ps. cxlvi. 2. 

1 OD of my life, through all its days, 
VX My grateful powers shall sound Thy pra: 
The song shall wake with opening light, 
And echo to the silent night. 

2 When anxious cares would break my rest, 
And griefs would tear my throbbing breast, 
Thy tuneful praises raised on high 

Shall check the murmur and the sigh. 

3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, 
And all its powers of language fail, 

Joy through my swimming eyes shall break, 
And mean the thanks I cannot speak. 

4 But ! when that last conflict's o'er, 
And I am chained to flesh no more, 
With what glad accents shall I rise, 
To join the music of the skies. 

"5 Soon shall I learn the exalted strains, 
Which echo through the heavenly plains ; 
And emulate, with joy unknown, 
The glowing seraphs round Thy throne. 

6 My cheerful tribute will I give, 
Long as a deathless soul can live ; 
A work so sweet, a theme so high, 
Demands and crowns eternity. 




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DODDRIDGE. 



GOD— THE SON. 



HIS DIVINE GLORY AND WORSHIP. 
9 AO C.M. WATTS. 

OUO And they sung a new song. — Rev. v. 0. 

1 TYEHOLD the glories of the Lamb 
-D Amidst His Father's throne : 
Prepare new honours for His name, 

And songs before unknown. 

2 Let elders worship at His feet, 

The church adore around, 
With vials full of odours sweet, 
And harps of sweetest sound : — - 

3 Those are the prayers of the saints, 

And these the hymns they raise, — ■ 
Jesus is kind to our complaints, 
He loves to hear our praise. 

4 Now to the Lamb that once was slain 

Be endless blessings paid ; 
Salvation, glory, joy remain 
For ever on Thy head. 

5 Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood, 

Hast set the prisoners free ; 
Hast made us kings and priests to God, 
And we shall reign with Thee. 

6 The worlds of nature and of grace 

Are put beneath Thy power ; 
Then shorten these delaying days, 
And bring the promised hour. 

3f\A L.M. WATTS. 

Ut The express image of His person. — Heb. i. 3 
1 TVTOW to the Lord a noble song ! 

XS Awake, my soul; awake, my tongue; 

Hosanna to* the eternal name, 

And all His boundless love proclaim. 



THE GLOlttr OF CHRIST. 

2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, 
The brightest image of His grace ; 
God, in the person of His Son, 

Hath all His mightiest works outdone, 

3 The spacious earth and spreading flood 
Proclaim the wise and powerful God; 
And Thy rich glories from afar 
Sparkle in every rolling star. 

4 But, in His face a glory stands, 
The noblest labour of Thy hands ; 
The radiant lustre of His eyes 
Outshines the wonders of the skies. 

5 Grace ! 'tis a sweet, a charming theme ; 
My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name : 
Ye angels, dwell upon the sound ; 

Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground ! . 

6 may I live to reach the place 
"Where He unveils His lovely face ; 
Where all His beauties you behold, 
And sing His name to harps of gold. 

OAK L.M. WATTS. 

*}\Jt) la the beginning was the Word. — John i. 1. 

1 TT^KE the blue heavens were stretched abroad, 
J-^ From everlasting was the Word : 

With God He was ; the Word was God, 
And must divinely be adored. 

2 By His own power were all things made ; 
By Him supported all things stand ; 

He is the whole creation's Head, 
And angels fly at His command. 

3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, 
He led the host of morning stars : 
Thy generation who can tell, 

Or count the number of Thy years ? 

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GOD — THE SON. 



4 Mortals with joy behold His face, 
The Eternal Father's only Son ; 
How full of truth ! how full of grace ! 
When through His eyes the Godhead shone. 

5 Archangels leave their high abode 
To learn new mysteries here, and tell 
The love of our Incarnate God, 

The glories of Xmmanuel. 

OA/? 7.6. D. cowper* 

OUU The Lord possessed me in the beginning. 
Prov. viii. 22. 

1 Tj^KE God had built the mountains, 
JLi Or raised the fruitful hills ; 
Before He filled the fountains 

That feed the running rills ; 
In ME, from everlasting, 

The wonderful I AM 
Found pleasures never- wasting ; 

And Wisdom is My name. 

2 When, like a tent to dwell in, 

He spread the skies abroad, 
And swathed about the swelling 

Of ocean's mighty flood ; 
He wrought by weight and measure ; 

And I was with Him then : 
Myself the Father's pleasure, 

And Mine, the sons of men. 

3 Thus Wisdom's words discover 

Thy glory and Thy grace, 
Thou everlasting Lover 

Of our unworthy race : 
Thy gracious eye surveyed us, 

Ere stars were seen above ; 
In wisdom Thou hast made us, 

And died for us in love. 



THE GLOEY OF CHBISl!. 

4 And coulclst Thou be delighted 

With creatures such as we, — 
Who, when we saw Thee, slighted 

And nailed Thee to a tree ? 
Unfathomable wonder, 

And mystery divine ! 
The voice that speaks in thunder 

Says, — Sinner, I am thine ! 

O/Yy 86,86,88. conder. 

OU I That . . . every knee should bow — Phil. ii. 10. 

1 rflHOU art the Everlasting Word, 
JL The Father's only Son; 

God, manifestly seen and heard, 

And Heaven's beloved One. 
Worthy, Lamb of God, art Thou, 
That every knee to Thee should bow* 

2 In Thee, most perfectly expressed, 

The Father's glories shine : 
Of the full Deity possessed, 

Eternally divine. 
Worthy, Lamb of God, art Thou, 
That every knee to Thee should bow. 

8 True Image of the Infinite, 

Whose Essence is concealed ; 
Brightness of Uncreated Light : 

The heart of God revealed. 
Worthy, Lamb of God, art Thou, 
That every knee to Thee should boW. 

4 But the high mysteries of Thy name 

An angel's grasp transcend : 
The Father only — glorious claim— 

The Son can comprehend. 
Worthy, Lamb of God, art Thou, 
That every knee to Thee should bow. 

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5 Yet, loving Thee, on whom His love 

Ineffable cloth rest, 
Thy glorious worshippers above, 

As one with Thee, are blest. 
Worthy, Lamb of God, art Thou, 
That every knee to Thee should bow. 

G Throughout the universe of bliss, 
The centre Thou, and sun. 
The eternal theme of praise is this, 

To Heaven's Beloved One : — 
Worthy, Lamb of God, art Thou, 
That every knee to Thee should bow. 



I/O Equal with GocL—Phil ii. 6. 

1 T> EIGHT King of glory, dreadful God ! 
JD Our spirits bow before Thy seat ; 
To Thee we lift a humble thought, 

And worship at Thine awful feet. 

2 Thy power hath formed, Thy wisdom sways, 
All nature with a sovereign word ; 

And the bright world of stars obeys 
The will of their superior Lord. 

3 A thousand seraphs, strong and bright, 
Stand round the glorious Deity ; 

But who, amongst the sons of light, 
Pretends comparison with Thee ? 

4 Yet there is One of human frame, 
Jesus, arrayed in flesh and blood, 
Thinks it no robbery to claim 

A full equality with God. 

5 Then let the name of Christ our King 
With equal honours be adored ; 

His praise let every angel sing, 
And all the nations own their Lord. 




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THE GLORY OF CHRIST. 



AQ CM. FAWCETT. 

yJ'J The Desire of all nations. — Hag. ii. 7. 

1 I NFINITE excellence is Thine, 
A Almighty King of Grace ; 
Thine uncreated glories shine 

With never-fading rays. 

2 Sinners, from earth's remotest end, 

Come bending at Thy feet ; 
To Thee their prayers and songs ascend ; 
In Thee their wishes meet. 

3 Millions of happy spirits live 

On Thine exhaustless store : 
From Thee they all their bliss receive, 
And still Thou givest more. 

4 Thou art their triumph and their joy ; 

They find their all in Thee : 
Thy glories will their tongues employ 
Through all eternity, 

CM. TOPLADY. 

To Him be dominion and glory. — Rev. i. 6. 

1 sing to Thee, Thou' Son of God, 
V V Fountain of life and grace ; 

We praise Thee, Son of Man, whose blood 
Redeemed our fallen race. 

2 Thee we acknowledge God and Lord, 

The Lamb for sinners slain ; 
Who art by heaven and earth adored, 
Worthy o'er both to reign. 

3 To Thee all angels cry aloud, 

Through heaven's extended coasts :— 
Hail ! holy, holy, holy Lord 
Of glory and of hosts. 

4 The cherubim and seraphim 

Incessant sing to Thee ; 
The worlds and all the powers therein 
Adore Thy majesty. 

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5 The prophets' goodly fellowship. 

In radiant garments dressed, 
Praise Thee, Thou Son of God, and reap 
The fulness of Thy rest. 

6 The apostles' glorious company 

Thy righteous praise proclaim : 
The martyred army glorify 
Thine everlasting name. 

7 Through all the world, Thy churches join 

To call on Thee their Head, 
Brightness of majesty Divine, 
Who every power hast made. 

8 Among their number, Lord, we love 

To sing Thy precious blood. 
Reign here, and in the worlds above, 



-L J. Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory 
and honour. — Rev. iv. 11. 

1 IV/flGHTY God > while an g els bless Tliee > 
jJjL May a mortal sing Thy name ? 
Lord of men as well as angels, 

Thou art every creature's theme; 
Lord of every land and nation, 

Ancient of eternal days ; 
Sounded through the wide creation 

Be Thy just and endless praise. 

2 For the grandeur of Thy nature, — 

Grand beyond a seraph's thought ; — 
For the wonders of creation, 

Works with skill and kindness wrought ; 
For Thy providence, that governs 

Through Thine empire's wide domain, 
Wings an angel, guides a sparrow ; 

Blessed be Thy gentle reign* 



Thou Holy Lamb of God! 




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ROBINSON. 



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THE WORSHIP OF CHRIST. 

3 But Thy rich, Thy free redemption, 

Bright, though veiled in darkness long, 
Thought is poor, and poor expression; 

Who can sing that wondrous song ? 
Brightness of the Father's glory, 

Shall Thy praise unuttered lie ? 
Break, my tongue, such guilty silence, 

Sing the Lord who came to die. 

4 From the highest throne of glory, 

To the cross of deepest woe, 
Thou didst stoop to ransom captives ; — 

Flow, my praise, for ever flow : — ■ 
Ke- ascend, Immortal Saviour ! 

Leave Thy footstool, take Thy throne ; 
Thence return, and reign for ever, 
. Be the kingdom all Thine own. 

1 <T) L.M. HEBER. 

-i-rJ Hosanna. — John xii. 13. 

1 TTOSANNA to the Living Lord! 
XI Hosanna to the Incarnate Word ! 
To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, 
Let earth, let heaven, hosanna sing. 

Chorus. Hosanna in the highest. 

2 Hosanna, Lord ! Thine angels cry ; 
Hosanna, Lord ! Thy saints reply : 
Above, beneath us, all around, 

The dead, the living, swell the sound. 

3 Saviour, with protecting care, 
Return to this Thy house of prayer ; 
Assembled in Thy sacred name, 
Here we Thy parting promise claim. 

4 But chiefest, in our cleansed breast, 
Eternal ! bid Thy Spirit rest ; 
And make our secret soul to be 

A temple pure, and worthy Thee, 

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5 So, in the last and dreadful day, 

When earth and heaven shall melt away, 
Thy flock, redeemed from sinful stain, 
Shall swell the sound of praise again. 




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Salvation to God and the Lamb. — Rev. vii. 10. - 



1 "X7~E servants of God, 

A Your Master proclaim, 
And publish abroad 

His wonderful name ; 
The name all-victorious 

Of Jesus extol ; 
His kingdom is glorious, 

And rules over all. 

2 God ruleth on high, 

Almighty to save ; 
And still He is nigh, 

His presence we have ; 
The great congregation 

His triumph shall sing, 
Ascribing salvation 

To Jesus our King. 

8 Salvation to God, 

"Who sits on the throne, — 
Let all cry aloud, 

And honour the Son ; 
The praises of Jesus 

The angels proclaim, 
Fall down on their faces, 

And worship the Lamb. 

4 Then let us adore, 

And give Him His right,— 
All glory and power, 
All wisdom and might, 



Chabacter and Titles* 

All honour and blessing, 
With angels above, 

And thanks never ceasing, 
For infinite love. 



HIS MEDIATORIAL CHARACTER AND 
TITLES. 

Q-j A 7S. CENNICK. 

O JL:r Every tongue should confess that Jesus 
Christ is Lord.— Phil. ii. 11. 

1 T}RETHREN, let us join to bless 

JD Christ, our Peace and Righteousness : 
Let our praise to Him. be given, 
High at God's right hand in heaven. 

2 Son of God, to Thee we bow : 
Thou art Lord, and only Thou ; 
Thou the woman's promised Seed ; 
Thou, who didst for sinners bleed. 

3 Thee, the angels ceaseless sing : 
Thee we praise, our Priest and King. 
Worthy is Thy name of praise, 

Full of glory, full of grace. 

4 Thou hast the glad tidings brought, 
Of salvation by Thee wrought ; 
Wrought to set Thy people free, 
Wrought to bring our souls to Thee. 

5 Thee, our Lord, whom we adore, 
May we follow more and more. 
Guide and bless us with Thy love, 
Till we join Thy saints above. 



GOD — THE SON. 



>i £ CM. WATTS. 

>±?J CrZor?/ be to the Lamb for ever, — Rev. v. 13. 

1 /"^OME, let us join our cheerful songs 

With angels round the throne ; 
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, 
But all their joys are one. 

2 Worthy the Lamb that died, — they cry, — 

To be exalted thus : 
Worthy the Lamb, — our lips reply, — 
For He was slain for us. 

8 Jesus is worthy to receive 
Honour and power divine ; 
And blessings more than we can give, 
Be, Lord, for ever Thine. 

4 Let all that dwell above the sky, 

And air and earth and seas, 
Conspire to lift Thy glories high, 
And speak Thine endless praise. 

5 The whole creation join in one, 

To bless the sacred name 
Of Him that sits upon the throne, 
And to adore the Lamb. 



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1 The Head over all to the Church . 
Eph. 1.22. 
1 TTEAD of the Church triumphant ! 
JlJL We joyfully adore Thee, 
Till Thou appear, Thy members here 

Shall sing like those before Thee. 
We lift our hands and voices 

In blest anticipation, 
And cry aloud, and give to God 
The praise of our salvation. 



CHARACTER AND TITLES. 

2 While in affliction's furnace, 

Or passing through, the fire, 
Thy love we praise that knows our days, 

And ever brings us nigher ; 
We lift our hands, exulting 

In Thme almighty favour : 
The love Divine which made us Thine, 

Shall keep us Thine for ever. 

8 Thou dost conduct Thy people 

Through torrents of temptation ; 
Nor will we fear, while Thou art near, 

The fire of tribulation. 
The world, with sin and Satan, 

In vain our march opposes ; 
By Thee we shall break through them all, 

And sing the song of Moses. 

4 By faith we see the glory 

To which Thou shalt restore us ; 
The cross despise for that high prize 

Which Thou hast set before us : 
And if Thou count us worthy, 

We each, as dying Stephen, 
Shall see Thee stand at God's right hand, 

To take us up to heaven. 



J- I In Him dwelieth all the fulness of the God- 
head bodily.- — Col. ii. 9. 

1 TjlROM the rich treasures of His word 
J- I borrow titles for my Lord ; 

Nor art, nor nature can supply 
Sufficient forms of Majesty. 

2 Bright image of the Father's face, 
Shining with undiminished rays ; 
The eternal Father's equal Son, 
The Heir and Partner of His throne. 




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GOD — THE SON. 



3 But when for works of peace He comes, 
What gracious titles He assumes : 
Light of the world, and Life of men ; 
Nor bears those characters in vain. 

4 With tender pity in His heart, 
He acts the Mediator's part ; 

A Friend and Brother He appears, 
And well fulfils the names He wears. 

5 The King of kings, the Lord most high, 
He leads the armies of the sky, 

Clad in a vesture dyed in blood, 
And breaks the nations with His rod. 

6 At length, the Judge His throne ascends, 
Divides the rebels from His friends ; 
And saints in full fruition prove 

His boundless plenitude of love. 
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O XO In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom 
and knowledge. — Col. ii. 3. 

1 TOIN all the glorious names 
tf' Of wisdom, love, and power, 
That ever mortals knew, 

That angels ever bore : 
All are too mean to speak His worth, 
Too mean to set my Saviour forth. 

2 But what gentle terms, 
What condescending ways, 
Doth our Redeemer use 

To teach His heavenly grace : 
Mine eyes with joy and wonder see 
What forms of love He bears for me. 

3 Arrayed in mortal flesh, 
He, like an angel, stands, 
And holds the promises 
And pardons in His hands ; 

Commissioned from His Father's throne 
To make His grace to mortals known. 



CHARACTER AND TITLES. 

4 Great Prophet of my God, 

My tongue would bless Thy name ; 

By Thee the joyful news 

Of our salvation came ; — 
The joyful news of sins forgiven, 
Of hell subdued, and peace with Heaven. 

5 Be Thou my Counsellor, 
My Pattern, and my Guide ; 
And through this desert land 
Still keep me near Thy side : 

let my feet ne'er run astray, 
Nor rove, nor seek the crooked way, 

6 I love my Shepherd's voice, 
His watchful eyes shall keep 
My wandering soul among 
The thousands of His sheep : 

He feeds His flock, He calls their names, 
His bosom bears the tender lambs. 

7 Jesus, my great High Priest, 
Offered His blood, and died ; 
My guilty conscience seeks 
No sacrifice beside : 

His powerful blood did once atone, 
And now it pleads before the throne. 

8 My Saviour and my Lord, 
My Conqueror and my King ; 
Thy sceptre and Thy sword, 
Thy reigning grace I sing : 

Thine is the power ; behold, I sit 
In willing bonds beneath Thy feet. 

9 Now let my soul arise, 

And tread the tempter down : 

My Captain leads me forth 

To conquest and a crown : 
A feeble saint shall win the day, 
Though death and hell obstruct the way. 

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10 Should all the hosts of death 
And powers of hell unknown 
Put their most dreadful forms 
Of rage and mischief on, 
I shall be safe, for Christ displays 
Superior power, and guardian grace. 



1 JLtJ He that cometh from above is above all. 
John iii. 31. 

1 f^i 0, worship at Immanuel's feet, 

vX See in His face what wonders meet ! 
Earth is too narrow to express 
His worth, His glory, or His grace. 

2 The whole creation can afford 

But some faint shadows of my Lord ; 
Nature, to make His beauties known, 
Must mingle colours not her own. 

3 let me climb those higher skies 
Where storms and darkness never rise ; 
There He displays His power abroad, 
And shines and reigns the incarnate God. 

4 Nor earth, nor seas, nor sun, nor stars, 
Nor heaven, His full resemblance bears ; 
His beauties we can never trace, 

Till we behold Him face to face. 



nJ V Lo, 1 come to do Thy will, God. — Heb. x. 9. 

1 T ET all our tongues be one, 
J-J To praise our God on high, 

Who from His bosom sent His Son 
To fetch us strangers nigh. 

2 Nor let our voices cease 

To sing the Saviour's name ; 
Jesus, the Ambassador of peace, 
How cheerfully He came ! 




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CHARACTER AND TITLES. 



3 It cost Him cries and tears 
To bring us near to God ; 

Great was our debt, and He appears 
To make the payment good. 

4 Look up, my soul, to Him 
Whose death was thy desert ; 

And humbly view the living stream 
Flow from His breaking heart. 

5 There, on the cursed tree, 
In dying pangs He lies, 

Fulfils His Father's great decree, 

And all our wants supplies. 
Lord, cleanse my soul from sin, 

Nor let Thy grace depart ; 
Great Comforter, abide within, 

And witness to my heart. 

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Christ is all, and in all. — Col. iii. 11. 

1 nnHOU hidden Source of calm repose ; 
JL Thou all- sufficient Love divine ; 
My help and refuge from my foes, 
Secure I am, if Thou art mine, 

From sin and grief, from guilt and shame : 
I hide me, Jesus, in Thy name. 

2 Thy mighty name salvation is, 
And keeps my happy soul above ; 
Comfort it brings and power and peace, 
And joy and everlasting love : 

To me, with Thy dear name, are given 
Pardon and holiness and heaven. 

3 Jesus, my all in all Thou art, 

My rest in toil, mine ease in pain ; 
The medicine of my broken heart ; 
In war, my peace ; in loss, my gain : 
My smile beneath the tyrant's frown ; 
In shame, my glory and my crown : 




&0l5 — TIlE SOtf. 



4 In want, my plentiful supply ; 
In weakness, mine almighty power ; 
In bonds, my perfect liberty ; 
My light in Satan's darkest hour; 
In grief, my joy unspeakable ; 
My life in death ; my heaven ; my all. 



7v 1 will manifest myself to him. — John xiv. 21. 

1 O ON of God, to Thee I cry : 
>w By the holy mystery 

Of Thy dwelling here on earth, 
By Thy pure and holy birth, 
Lord, Thy presence let me see, 
Manifest Thyself to me. 

2 Lamb of God, to Thee I cry : 
By Thy bitter agony, 

By Thy pangs, to us unknown, 
By Thy spirit's parting groan. 
Lord, Thy presence let me see, 
Manifest Thyself to me. 

3 Prince of Life, to Thee I cry : 
By Thy glorious majesty, 

By Thy triumph o'er the grave, 
Meek to suffer, strong to save, 
Lord, Thy presence let me see, 
Manifest Thyself to me. 

4 Lord of glory, God most High, 
Man exalted to the sky, 
With Thy love my bosom fill, 
Prompt me to perform Thy will ; 
Then Thy glory I shall see, 
Thou wilt bring me home to Thee. 




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The true light, — John i. 9. 

1 T IGHT of those, whose dreary dwelling 
■ J-J Borders on the shades of death, 

Come, and all Thy love revealing, 
Dissipate the clouds beneath. 

The new heaven and earth's Creator, 
On our deepest darkness rise ; 

Scattering all the night of nature, 
Pouring day upon our eyes. 

2 Still we wait for Thine appearing : 

Life and joy Thy beams impart, 
Chasing all our doubts, and cheering 

Every poor, benighted heart. 
Come and manifest the favour 

God hath to our ransomed race ; 
Come, Thou Advocate and Saviour, 

Manifest Thy wondrous grace. 

3 Save us in Thy great compassion, 

Thou Prince of peace and love ; 
Give the knowledge of salvation ; 

Eaise our hearts to things above. 
By thine all-sufficient merit, 

Every burdened soul release ; 
By the teaching of Thy Spirit 

Guide us into perfect peace. 



hJrk. The Wordivas made flesh. — John i. 14. 

1 TVEABEST of all the names above, 
U My Jesus and my God, 

Who can resist Thy heavenly love, 
Or trifle with Thy blood ? 

2 'Tis by the merits of Thy death 

The Father smiles again ; 
'Tis by Thine interceding breath 
£he Spirit dwells with men. 




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GOD— THE SO!N. 



3 Till God in human flesh I see, 

My thoughts no comfort find ; 
The holy, just, and sacred Three 
Are terrors to my mind. 

4 But when Immanuel's face appears, 

My hope, my joy begin : 
His name forbids my slavish fears, 
His grace removes my sin. 

5 While Jews on their own law rely, 

And Greeks of wisdom boast, 
I love the incarnate mystery, 
And there I fix my trust. 



'tJtJ The Lord our righteousness- — Jer. xxiii. 6. 

1 TESUS, Thy robe of righteousness 
W My beauty is, my glorious dress ; 
'Midst flaming worlds, in this arrayed, 
With joy shall I lift up my head. 

2 When from the dust of death I rise 
To claim my mansion in the skies, 
Even then, shall this be all my plea, 
Jesus hath lived and died for me. 

3 Bold shall I stand in that great day, 
For who aught to my charge shall lay ? 
Fully, by Thee, absolved I am 

From sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 

4 This spotless robe the same appears, 
When ruined nature sinks in years ; 
No age can change its lovely hue ; 
Its glory is for ever new. 

5 Thou God of power, Thou God of love, 
Let the whole world Thy mercy prove ; 
Now let Thy word o'er all prevail, 
Now take the spoils of death and hell, 




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CHARACTER, AND TITLES. 



6 let the dead now hear Thy voice ; 
Now bid Thy banished ones rejoice ; 
Their beauty this, their glorious dress, 
Jesus the Lord, our Righteousness. 

OQ£f CM. DODDRIDGE, 

O/vU Unto you that believe He is precious. 
1 Pet. ii. 7. : 

1 TESUS, I love Thy charming name ; 
O 'Tis music to mine ear ; 

Fain would I sound it out so loud, 
That earth and heaven should hear. 

2 Yes, Thou art precious to my soul, 

My transport and my trust ; 
Jewels, to Thee, are gaudy toys, 
And gold is sordid dust. 

3 All my capacious powers can wish, 

In Thee doth richly meet ; 
Nor to mine eyes is light so dear, 
Nor friendship half so sweet. 

4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, 

And sheds its fragrance there ; — 
The noblest balm of all its wounds, 
The cordial of its care. 

5 I'll speak the honours of Thy name 

With my last labouring breath ; 
Then, speechless, clasp Thee in mine arms, 
The antidote of death. 



CM. C. WESLEY, 

06 i Behold the Lamb of God. — John i. 36. 
1 TESUS, the name to sinners dear, 
The name to sinners given ; 
It scatters all their guilty fear, 
And turns their hell to heaven, 

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2 My gracious Master, and my God, 
Assist me to proclaim, 
To spread through all the earth abroad 
The honours of Thy name. 

8 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, 
That bids our sorrows cease, 
'Tis music in the sinner's ears ; 
'Tis life and health and peace. 

4 He breaks the power of cancelled sin, 

He sets the prisoner free ; 
His blood can make the foulest clean ; 
His blood avails for me. 

5 He speaks, and, listening to His voice, 

New life the dead receive ; 
The mournful, broken hearts rejoice. 
The humble poor believe. 

6 Hear Him, ye deaf ; His praise, ye dumb, 

Your loosened tongues employ ; 
Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ; 
And leap, ye lame, for joy. 

7 Look unto Him, ye nations ; own 

Your God, ye fallen race ; 
Look, and be saved by faith alone, 
Be justified by grace. 



OA- The love of Christ which passeth knowledge. 

Eph. iii. 19. 
1 f 1 10 our Redeemer's glorious name 



-A. Awake the sacred song : 
may His love, immortal flame, 
Tune every heart and tongue. 

2 His love, what mortal thought can reach ? 
"What mortal tongue display ? 
Imagination's utmost stretch 
In wonder dies away. 




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CHARACTER AND TITLES. 



3 He left His radiant throne on high, 

Left the bright realms of bliss, 
And came to earth, to bleed and die- 
Was ever love like this ? 

4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay 

Our humble thanks to Thee ; 
May every heart with rapture say, — 
The Saviour died for me. 

5 may the sweet, the blissful theme 

Fill every heart and tongue ; 
Till strangers learn Thy glorious name 
And join the sacred song. 

OOO 777,5. HE BEE. 

OO hJ Jesus, have mercy on me. — Mark x. 47. 

1 X OKD of mercy and of might, 
JlJ Of mankind the life and light, 
Maker, Teacher, Infinite ; 

Jesus, hear and save ! 

2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild, 
Humbled to a mortal child, 
Captive, beaten, bound, reviled ; 

Jesus, hear and save ! 

3 Throned above celestial things, 
Borne aloft on angels' wings, 
Lord of lords, and King of kings ; 

Jesus, hear and save ! 

4 Soon to come to earth again, 
Judge of angels and of men ; 
Hear us now, and hear us then, 

Jesus, hear and save ! 
OOO S.M. G. SMITH. 




The Way, the Truth, and the Life. 



John xiv. 6. 



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THOU art, Christ, the Way : 
Thyself reveal to me ; 



And let me humbly, day by day, 
Live, move, and walk in Thee. 



GOD — -THE SON. 



2 Thou art tlie Truth divine : 
Its fulness may I see ; 
Believe., and find the promise mine, — 
The Truth shall make you free. 

8 Thou art the Life of Grod ; 
By Thee the dying live : 
In me diffuse Thyself abroad, 
And life eternal give. 

4 Thus, by Thyself, the Way, 
I to the Father come ; 
Led by the Truth, I cannot stray ; 
The Life and I are one. 

30/J L.M. CENNICK. 

Odh Jesus saith unto him, I am the way. 
John xiv. 6. 

1 TESUS, my all, to heaven is gone ; 

He whom I fix my hopes upon : 
His track I see, and I'll pursue 
The narrow way, till Him I view. 

2 The way the holy prophets went, 
The way that leads from banishment. 
The King's highway of holiness 

I'll go, for all His paths are peace. 

3 This is the way I long had sought, 
And mourned because I found it not ; 
Till late I heard my Saviour say,— 
Come hither, soul ; I am the way. 

4 Lo ! glad I come ; and Thou, blest Lamb, 
Wilt take me, guilty as I am : 

My sinful self to Thee I give ; 
Nothing but love shall I receive. 

5 Now will I tell to sinners round, 
What a dear Saviour I have found ; 
I'll point to Thy redeeming blood, 
And say, — Behold the way to God ! 



CHARACTER AND TITLES. 
00 K 8 . 7 . D . BAKE WELL, 

e)*)0 Christ our Passover. — 1 Cor. v. 7. 

1 TT AIL ! Thou once despised Jesus, 
JUL Hail ! Thou Galilean King ; 
Thou didst suffer to release us ; 

Thou didst free salvation bring. 
Hail ! Thou glorious God and Saviour, 

Bearer of our sin and shame, 
By Thy merits we find favour ; 

Life is given through Thy name. 

2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, 

All our sins on Thee were laid : 
By Almighty love anointed, 

Thou hast full atonement made. 
All Thy people are forgiven, 

Through the virtue of Thy blood ; 
Opened is the gate of heaven, 

Peace is made for man with God. 

3 Jesus, hail ! enthroned in glory, 

There for ever to abide ; 
All the heavenly hosts adore Thee, 

Seated at Thy Father's side ; 
There for sinners Thou art pleading ; 

There Thou dost our place prepare ; 
Ever for us interceding, 

Till in glory we appear. 

4 Worship, honour, power, and blessing, 

Thou art worthy to receive : 
Loudest praises, without ceasing, 

Meet it is for us to give : 
Help, ye bright angelic spirits, 

Bring your sweetest, noblest lays ; 
Help to sing our Saviour's merits, 

Help to chant Iinmanuel's praise. 

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U I send an angel . . tokeepthee. — Ex. xxiii. 20, 

1 rjlHOU very paschal Lamb, 

X Whose blood for us was shed, 
Through whom we out of Egypt came, 
Thy ransomed people lead. 

2 Angel of gospel grace 
Fulfil Thy character : 

To guard and feed the chosen race, 
In Israel's camp appear. 

3 Throughout the desert-way 
Conduct us by Thy light ; 

Be Thou a cooling cloud by day, 
A cheering fire by night. 

4 Our fainting souls sustain 
With blessing from above ; 

And ever on Thy people rain 
The manna of Thy love. 



I Glory be unto the Lamb for ever.— "Rev. v. 13. 

1 TESUS, with all Thy saints above, 
*J My tongue would bear her part, 
Would sound aloud Thy saving love, 

And sing Thy bleeding heart. 

2 All glory to the dying Lamb, ' 

And never-ceasing praise, 
While angels live to know His name, 
Or saints to feel His grace. 



OOO Worthy is the Lamb.— Rev. v. 12. 
1 p LORY to God on high ! 
VJT Let earth to heaven reply ; 

Praise ye His name : 
His love and grace adore, 
Who all our sorrows bore ; 
And praise Him evermore ; 




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Worthy the Lamb ! 



CHARACTER AND TITLES, 



2 Jesus, our Lord and God, 
Bore sin's tremendous load ; 

Praise ye His name : 
Tell what His arm hath done, 
What spoils from death He won; 
Sing His great name alone ; 

Worthy the Lamb ! 

3 While they around the throne 
Join cheerfully in one, 

Praising His name ; 
We who have felt His blood 
Sealing our peace with God, 
Sound His high praise abroad ; 

Worthy the Lamb ! 

4 Join, all the ransomed race, 
Our Lord and God to bless ; 

Praise ye His name : 
In Him we will rejoice, 
Making a joyful noise, 
Shouting with heart and voice, 

Worthy the Lamb ! 

5 Though we must change our place, 
Yet shall we never cease 

Praising His name ; 
To Him our tribute bring, 
Hail Him our gracious King, 
And, without ceasing, sing, 

Worthy the Lamb ! 

6 Now let the hosts above, 
In realms of endless love, 

Praise His great name : 
To Him ascribed be, 
Honour and majesty, 
Through all eternity ; 

Worthy the Lamb ! 



GOD THE SON. 



OOQ S.M. HAMMOND. 

O'JtJ The son// of Moses . . . and of the Lamb. 
Rev. xv. 3. 

1 A WAKE , and sing the song 
XA_ Of Moses and the Lamb'; 

Wake every heart and every tongue, 
To praise the Saviour's name. 

2 Sing of His dying love ; 
Sing of His rising power ; 

Sing how He intercedes above, 
For those whose sins He bore. 

3 Sing, till we feel our hearts 
Ascending with our tongues ; 

Sing, till the love of sin departs, 
And grace inspires our songs. 

4 Ye pilgrims on the road 
To Zion's city, sing ; 

Eejoice ye in the Lamb of God, 
In Christ, the eternal King. 

5 Soon shall we hear Him say,- — 
Ye blessed children, come ; 

Soon will He call us hence away, 
And take His wanderers home. 

6 There shall each raptured tongue 
His endless praise proclaim : 

And sing in sweeter notes the song 
Of Moses and the Lamb. 

Oifi CM. WATTS. 

?)*±U Worthy of more glory than Moses. 
Heb. iii. 3. 

1 TTOW strong Thine arm is, Mighty God ! 
JLJL Who would not fear Thy name ? 
Jesus, how sweet Thy graces are ! 
Who would not love the Lamb ? 

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2 He has done more than Moses did ; 

Our Prophet and our King : 
From bonds of hell He freed our souls, 
And taught our lips to sing. 

3 In the Red Sea, by Moses' hand, 

The Egyptian host was drowned ; 
But His own blood hides all our sins, 
And guilt no more is found. 

4 When through the desert Israel went, 

"With manna they were fed ; 
Our Lord invites us to His flesh, 
And calls it living bread, 

5 Moses beheld the promised land, 

Yet never reached the place ; 
But Christ shall bring His followers home, 
To see His Father's face. 

6 Then shall our love and joy be full, 

And feel a warmer flame, 
And sweeter voices tune the song 
Of Moses and the Lamb. 



A High Priest after the order of Melchisedec, 



1 FT1HOU dear Redeemer, dying Lamb, 
J- We love to hear of Thee ; 

No music's like Thy charming name, 
Nor half so sweet can be. 

2 may we ever hear Thy voice 

In mercy to us speak ; 
And in our Priest will we rejoice, 
Thou great Melchisedec. 

3 Jesus shall still be all our theme, 

While in this world we stay ; ■ 
We'll sing our Saviour's lovely name, 




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CENNICK, 



Heb. vi. 20. 



When all things else decay. 



GOD- — THE SON. 



4 When we appear in yonder cloud, 
With all His favoured throng, 
Then will we sing more sweet, more loud, 
And Christ shall be our song. 



HIS INCARNATION AND ADVENT. 



O^trJ Unto you is horn . . .a Saviour. — Lukeii. 11. 

1 "J3EHOLD, the grace appears; 
±J The promise is fulfilled : 
Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears ; 

And Jesus is the child. 

2 The everlasting God 
Calls Him His only Son ; 

Puts in His hand the sovereign rod, 
And gives Him David's throne. 

3 A heavenly form descends, 
The glorious news to bring; 

And straight a flaming troop attends ; 
The shepherds heard them sing : — 

4 Glory to God on high, 

And heavenly peace on earth, 
Good will to men, to angels joy, 
At the Redeemer's birth. 

5 In worship so divine 

Let saints employ their tongues ; 
With the celestial hosts we join, 
And loud repeat their songs : — 

6 Glory to God on high, 

And heavenly peace on earth, 
Good will to men, to angels joy, 
At our Redeemer's birth. 

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87,87,47. MONTGOMERY. 

Let all the angels of God worship Him. 



Heb. i. 6. 

1 A NGELS, from the realms of glory, 
jt\- Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; 
Ye who sang creation's story 

Now proclaim Messiah's birth; 

Come and worship ; 
"Worship Christ, the new-born King. 

2 Shepherds in the field abiding, 

Watching o'er your flocks by night, 
God with man is now residing, 
Yonder shines the infant -light ; 

Come and worship ; 
Worship Christ, the new-born King. 

8 Sages, leave your contemplations, 
Brighter visions beam afar ; 
Seek the great Desire of Nations ; 
Ye have seen His natal- star ; 

Come and worship ; 
Worship Christ, the new-born King. 

4 Saints before the altar bending, 

Watching long in hope and fear, 
Suddenly, the Lord descending, 
In His temple shall appear ; 

Come and worship ; 
Worship Christ, the new-born King. 

5 Sinners, wrung with true repentance, 

Doomed, for guilt, to endless pains, 
Justice now revokes the sentence, 
Mercy calls you — break your chains ; 

Come and worship ; 
Worship Christ, the new-born King. 

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CM. MEDLEY. 

The heavenly host, praising GW.-Lukeii. 13 a 

1 nY/T 0RTAL ^ awake, with angels join. 
-i-T-JL And chant the solemn lay, 

Joy, love, and gratitude combine 
To hail the auspicious day. 

2 In heaven the rapturous song began, 

And sweet seraphic fire 
Through all the shining legions ran. 
And strung and tuned the lyre. 
8 Swift through the vast expanse it flew. 
And loud the echo rolled ; 
The theme, the song, the joy was new; 
'Twas more than heaven could hold : 

4 Down through the portals of the sky, 

The impetuous torrent ran : 
And angels flew with eager joy, 
To bear the news to man. 

5 Hark ! the celestial armies shout, 

And glory leads the song : 
Good will and peace are heard throughout 
The harmonious, heavenly throng. 

6 "With joy the chorus we'll repeat, — 

Glory to God on high; 
Good will and peace are now complete ; 
Jesus was born to die. 

7 Hail ! Prince of Life, for ever hail ! 

Redeemer, Brother, Friend ; 
Though earth and time and life shall fail, 
Thy praise shall never end. 

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OifJ Glory to God in the highest.-— Luke ii. 14. 
1 TTARK ! the herald angels sing, — 
Xi Glory to the new-born King ; 
Peace on earth, and mercy mild ; 
God and sinners reconciled, 




INCARNATION AND ADVENT, 



2 Joyful all ye nations rise ; 
Join the triumph of the skies : 
With the angelic host proclaim, — 
Christ is horn in Bethlehem. 

8 Christ, by highest heaven adored, 
Christ, the everlasting Lord ; 
Late in time, behold Him come, 
Offspring of a virgin's womb ! 

4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see ; 
Hail the Incarnate Deity ! 
Pleased as Man with men to dwell, 
Jesus our Immanuel. 

5 Hail the heaven -born Prince of Peace ! 
Hail the Sun of Righteousness ! 
Light and life to all He brings, 
Eisen with healing in His wings. 

6 Lo ! He lays His glory by ; 
Born, that man no more may die ; 
Born, to raise the sons of earth ; 
Born, to give them second birth. 

1 Come, Desire of Nations, come ; 
Fix in us Thy humble home ; 
Rise, the woman's conquering Seed ; 
Bruise in us the serpent's head. 

3 Sing we, then, with angels sing, — 
Glory to the new-born King ; 
Glory in the highest heaven, 
Peace on earth, and man forgiven. 



To Thy seed, which is Christ. — Gal. hi. 10. 
1 T>EHOLD the woman's promised Seed; 
-JJ Behold the great Messiah come ; 
Behold the prophets all agreed 
To give Him the superior room. 




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2 Abraham, the saint, rejoiced of old 
When visions of the Lord He saw ; 
Moses, the man of God, foretold 
This great Fulfiller of his law. 

3 The types bore witness to His name, 
Obtained their chief design, and ceased ; 
The incense and the bleeding lamb, 
The ark, the altar, and the priest. 

4 Predictions, in abundance, meet 

To join their blessings on His head : 
Jesus, we worship at Thy feet, 
And nations own the promised Seed. 




CM. DODDRIDGE. 

I bring you good tidings of great joy. 



Luke ii. 10. 

1 TTABK the glad sound, the Saviour comes, 
JLX The Saviour promised long ; 

Let every heart prepare a throne, 
And every voice a song. 

2 He comes the prisoners to release, 

In Satan's bondage held ; 
The gates of brass before Him burst, 
The iron fetters yield. 

8 He comes from thickest films of vice 
To clear the mental ray, 
And on the eye -balls of the blind 
♦ To pour celestial day. 

4 He comes the broken heart to bind, 

The bleeding soul to cure, 
And with the treasures of His grace* 
To enrich the humble poor. 

5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace $ 

Thy welcome shall proclaim ; 
And heaven's eternal arches ring 
With Thy beloved name. 



LIFE AND EXAMPLE* 



HIS HUMAN LIFE. AND EXAMPLE. 




86,86,88. conder. 
The disciple is not above his master. 



Luke vi. 40. 

1 AS much have I of worldly good 
ii. As e'er ray Master had ; 

I diet on as dainty food, 

And am as richly clad, 
Though plain my garb, though scant my board, 
As Mary's Son, and nature's Lord. 

2 The manger was His infant-bed ; 

His home, the mountain-cave: 
He had not where to lay His head ; 

He borrowed e'en His grave: 
Earth yielded Him no resting-spot, — 
Her Maker, but she knew Him not. 

8 As much the world's good- will I share, 
Its favour and applause, 
As He whose blessed name I bear, — - 

Hated without a cause, 
Despised, rejected, mocked by, pride, 
Betrayed, forsaken, crucified. 

4 Why should I court my Master's foe ? 

Why should I fear its frown ? 
Why should I seek for rest below, 

Or sigh for brief renown ? — 
A pilgrim to a better land, 
An heir of joys at God's right hand. 

L.M* BOWRIXG. 

Never man spakelike this man.— Johnvii. 46. 
1 TTOW sweetly flowed the gospel's sound 
XI From lips of gentleness and grace, 
When listening thousands gathered round, 
And joy and reverence filled the place ! 

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2 From heaven He came, of heaven He spoke, 
To heaven He led His followers' way : 
Dark clouds of gloomy night He broke. 
Unveiling an immortal day. 

8 Come, wanderers, to My Father's home. 
Come, all ye weary ones, and rest ; — 
Yes ! gracious Saviour, Ave will come. 
Obey Thee, love Thee, and be blest. 

•1 Decay, these tenements of dust ; 
Pillars of earthly pride, decay! 
A nobler mansion waits the just. 
And Jesus has prepared the way. 

OKf) LM. WATTS. 

OOVJ Many believed, when they saw the miracles. 
John ii. 23. 

1 TVEHOLD ! the blind their sight receive ; 
JJ Behold ! the dead awake and live ; 
Tile dumb speak wonders, and the lame 
Leap like the hart, and bless His name. 

2 Thus doth the Eternal Spirit own 
And seal the mission of the Son : 
The Father vindicates His cause. 
"While He hangs bleeding on the cross. 

8 He dies ! the heavens in mourning stood ; 
He rises ! and appears a God ; 
Behold the Lord ascending high, 
jfo more to bleed ? no more to die. 

4 Hence and for ever from my heart 
I bid my doubts and fears depart : 
And to those hands my soul resign 
Which bear credentials so divine. 



LIFE AND EXAMPLE. 



OKI C.M. BRADLEY. 

001. Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. 
Matt. ix. 27. 

1 TESUS, and didst Thou condescend, 
tf When veiled in human clay, 

To heal the sick, the lame, the blind, 
And drive disease away ? 

2 Didst Thou regard the beggar's cry, 

And give the blind to see ? 
Jesus, thou Son of David, hear — • 
Have mercy, too, on me. 

8 And didst Thou pity mortal woe, 
And sight and health restore ? 
Then pity, Lord, and save my soul, 
Which needs Thy mercy more. 

4 Didst Thou regard Thy servant's cry, 
When sinking in the wave ? 
I perish, Lord, save my soul ! 
For Thou alone canst save. 



Being . . as a man, He humbled Himself. 
Phil. ii. 8. 

1 TESUS, exalted far on high, 
*J To whom a Name is given, — 
A name surpassing every name 

That's known in earth or heaven. 

2 Before whose throne shall every knee 

Bow down with one accord ; 
Before whose throne shall every tongue 
Confess that Thou art Lord. 

o Jesus, who in the form of God 
Didst equal honour claim, 
Yet, to redeem our guilty souls, 
Didst stoop to death and shame ; 




GrOD' — THE SON. 



4 may that mind in us be formed, 

Which shone so bright in Thee ; 
A humble, meek, and lowly mind, 
From pride and envy free. 

5 May we to others stoop, and learn 

To emulate Thy love ; 
So shall we bear Thine image here, 
And share Thy throne above. 

>£rO CM. J. H. GUENEY. 

*ttl) I have given you an example. — Johnxiii. 15. 

1 T OKD, as to Thy dear cross we flee, 
JLj And plead to be forgiven, 

So let Thy life our pattern be, 
And form our souls for heaven. 

2 Help us, through good report and ill, 

Our daily cross to bear ; 
Like Thee to do our Father's will, 
Our brethren's griefs to share. 

3 Let grace our selfishness expel, 

Our earthliness refine, 
And kindness in our bosoms dwell, 
As free and true as Thine. 

4 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, 

Forgiving and forgiven, 
may we lead the pilgrim's life, 
And follow Thee to heaven. 

MC.M. KEBLE, 
Made like unto His brethren. — Heb. ii. 17. 

1 TN all things like Thy brethren Thou 
JL Wast made, yet free from sin ; 
But how unlike to us, Lord ! — 

Replies the voice within. 

2 Son of man, Thyself hast proved 

Our trials and our tears ; 
Life's thankless toil, and scant repose ; 
Death's agonies and fears. 



LIFE AND EXAMPLE. 



3 Son of Grod, in glory raised, 

Thou sittest on Thy throne : 
Thence, by Thy pleadings and Thy grace, 
Still succouring Thine own. 

4 Brother and Saviour, Friend and Judge, 

To Thee, Christ, be given 
To bind upon Thy crown, the names 
Elect in earth and heaven, 



*00 Made in the likeness of men. — Phil. ii. 7* 

1 rTIHOU Son of Grod, and Son of man, 
J- Beloved, adored Immanuel ! 
Who didst, before all time began, 

In glory with Thy Father dwell ; 

2 We sing Thy love, who didst in time 
For us humanity assume, 

To answer for the sinner's crime, 
To suffer in the sinner's room. 

3 The ransomed church Thy glory 'sings ; 
The hosts of heaven Thy will obey ; 
And, Lord of lords, and King of kings, 
We celebrate Thy blessed sway. 

4 A servant's form Thou didst sustain, 
And with delight the law obey ; 
Thou didst endure amazing pain, 
While all our sorrows on Thee lay. 

5 Blest Saviour, we are wholly Thine, 
So freely loved, so dearly bought ; 
Our souls to Thee would we resign, 
To Thee subject our every thought. 



Behold my servant. — Matt. xii. 18. 

SERVANT of all, to toil for man 
Thou didst not, Lord, refuse ; 
Thy majesty did not disdain 
To be employed for us. 




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GOD THE SON. 

2 Thy bright example I pursue, 

To Thee in all things rise ; 
Let all I think, or speak, or do, 
Be one great sacrifice. 

3 Care-less, through outward cares I go, 

From all distraction free ; 
My hands are but engaged below, 
My heart is still with Thee. 

4 As done for Thee, da Thou receive 

Each humble work of mine ; 
Worth to my meanest labour give, 
By joining it to Thine. 

9R j y L.M. coxper, 

OO f That ye should follow His steps. 

1 Peter ii. 21. 

1 TTOW shall I follow Him I serve ? 
J- A How shall I copy Him I love ? 
Nor from those blessed footsteps swerve, 
Which lead me to His seat above ? 

2 Privations, sorrows, bitter scorn, 
The life of toil, the mean abode, 

The faithless kiss, the crown of thorn, — 
Are these the consecrated road ? 

3 'Twas thus He suffered, though a Son, 
Foreknowing, choosing, feeling all, 
Until the perfect work was done, 
And drunk, the bitter cup of gall. 

4 Lord, should my path through suffering lie, 
Forbid it I should e'er repine ; 

Still let me turn to Calvary, 

Nor heed my griefs, remembering Thine. 

5 let me think how Thou didst leave 
Untasted every pure delight, 

To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve, 
The toilsome clay, the homeless night 



LlFJJ AND EXAMPLE. 



6 To faint, to grieve, to die for me ! 
Thou earnest not Thyself to please : 
And, dear as earthly comforts be, 
Shall I not love Thee more than these ? 

7 Yes ! I would count them all but loss, 
To gain the notice of Thine eye : 
Flesh shrinks and trembles at the cross. 
But Thou canst give the victory. 

OKO L.M. WATTS, 

OtJO Leaving us cm example . — -1 Pet. ii. 21. 

1 "TVTY dear Kedeemer and my Lord, 
JJlL I read my duty in Thy word ; 
But in Thy life the law appears 
Drawn out in living characters. 

2 Such was Thy truth, and such Thy zeal, 
Such deference to Thy Father's will, 
Such love, and meekness so divine, 

I would transcribe and make them mine. 

8 Cold mountains and the midnight air 
Witnessed the fervour of Thy prayer : 
The desert Thy temptations knew, 
Thy conflict and Thy victory too. 

\ Be Thou my pattern ; make me bear 
More of Thy gracious image here ; 
Then God, the Judge, shall own my name 
Amongst the followers of the Lamb. 

QkQ 7S. MONTGOMERY. 

OOtf Let this mind be in you which was also in 
Christ Jesus.-Ph.il. ii. 5. 
1 TjlATHER of eternal grace, 
J- Glorify Thyself in me : 
Meekly beaming in my face. 
May the world Thine image see. 

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2 Happy only in Thy love, 
Poor, unfriended, or unknown ; 
Fix my thoughts on things above ; 
Stay my heart on Thee alone. 

3 Humble, holy, all resigned 

To Thy will,— Thy will be done ! 
Give me, Lord, the perfect mind 
Of Thy well-beloved Son 

4 Counting gain and glory loss, 
May I tread the path He trod ; 
Die with Jesus on the cross, 
Rise with Him to Thee, my God. 



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HIS LOVE AND SYMPATHY. 

CM. WATTS. 

Who remembered us in our low estate. 
Ps. cxxxvi. 23. 

1 T>LUNGED in a gulf of dark despair 
-L We wretched sinners lay, 
Without one cheerful beam of hope, 

Or spark of glimmering day. 

2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Grace 

Beheld our helpless grief ; 
He saw, and, amazing love ! 
He ran to our relief. 

8 Down from the shining seats above 
With joyful haste He fled ; 
Entered the grave in mortal flesh, 
And dwelt among the dead. 

4 He spoiled the powers of darkness thus, 
And brake our iron chains ; 
Jesus hath freed our captive souls 
From everlasting pains. 

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5 for this love, let rocks and hills 

Their lasting silence break ! 
And all harmonious human tongues 
The Saviour s praises speak. 

6 Angels, assist our mighty joys, 

Strike all your harps of gold ; 
But when you raise your highest notes, 
His love can ne'er be told. 

/?1 CM. WATTS. 

f UX Christ hath redeemed us.- — Gal. iii. 13. 

1 "TTTHEN the first parents of our race 

▼ * Eebelled and lost their God, 
And the infection of their sin 
Had tainted all our blood ; 

2 Infinite pity touched the heart 

Of the Eternal Son ; 
Descending from the heavenly court, 
He left His Father's throne. 

3 Aside the Prince of Glory threw 

His most divine array, 
And wrapt His Godhead in a veil 
Of our inferior clay. 

4 His living power and dying love 

Redeemed unhappy men 3 
And raised the ruins of our race 
To life and God again. 

5 To Thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soul 

We joyfully resign ; 
Blest Jesus, take us for Thine own, 
For we are doubly Thine. 

6 Thine honour shall for ever be 

The business of our days, 
For ever shall our thankful tongues 
Speak Thy deserved praise. 

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9/?Q 880,886. c, wesley. 

ODrJ Who loved me, and gave Himself for me. 
Gal. ii. 20. 

1 f\ LOYE divine, liow sweet Thou art ! 
\J When shall I find my willing heart 

All taken up by Thee ? 
I thirst, I faint, I die to prove 
The greatness of redeeming love, 

The love of Christ to me ! 

2 Stronger His love than death or hell ; 
Its riches are unsearchable : 

The first-born sons of light 
Desire in vain its depths to see ; 
They cannot reach the mystery, 

The length and breadth and height. 

8 God only knows the love of God : 
that it now were shed abroad 

In this poor stony heart : 
For love I sigh, for love I pine : 
This only portion, Lord, be mine. 

Be mine this better part ! 

4 that I could for ever sit 

With Mary at the Master's feet ; 

Be this my happy choice : 
My only care, delight, and bliss. 
My joy, my heaven on earth be this, 

To hear the Bridegroom's voice. 

Q L ? O L.M., 6 lines . gerhab d . 

OOO The lore of Christ constraineth us. 
2 Cor. v. 14. 
1 TESUS, Thy boundless love to me 

*J No thought can reach, no tongue declare : 
O knit my thankful heart to Thee, 
And reign without a rival there : 
Thine wholly, Thine alone, I am ; 
Lord, with Thy love my heart inflame : 

24.8 



LOVE AND SYMPATHY. 

2 grant that nothing in my soul 
Ma)' dwell, but Thy pure love alone : 
may Thy love possess me whole, 
My joy, my treasure, and my crown ; 
All coldness from my heart remove, 
May every act, word, thought, be love. 
8 Love, how cheering is thy ray ! 
All pain before thy presence flies ; 
Care, anguish, sorrow melt away, 
Where'er thy healing beams arise : 
Jesus, nothing may I see, 
Nothing desire, or seek, but Thee. 
4 In suffering, be Thy love my peace ; 
In weakness, be Thy love my power ; 
And when the storms of life shall cease, 
Jesus, in that important hour, 
In death, as life, be Thou my Guide, 
And save me, who for me hast died. 

9£/f 8.7. D. C.WESLEY. 

OOdt The love . . . tchlch jjasseth knoidetbje. 
Eph. iii. 19. 

1 T OYE divine, all love excelling, 

J-J Joy of heaven, to earth come down ; 
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling ; 

All Thy faithful mercies crown. 
Jesus. Thou art all compassion ; 

Pure, unbounded love Thou art : 
Visit us with Thy salvation ; 

Enter every longing heart. 

2 Come, almighty to deliver, 

Let us all Thy grace receive ; 
Suddenly return, and never, 

Never more Thy temples leave. 
Thee we would be always blessing. 

Serve Thee as Thy hosts above ; 
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing ; 

Glory in Thy precious love. 

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3 Finish, then, Thy new creation ; 

Pure, unspotted may we be : 
Let us see our whole salvation 

Perfectly secured by Thee : 
Changed from glory into glory, 

Till in heaven we take our place ; 
Till we cast our crowns before Thee, 

Lost in wonder, love and praise. 

7S. LANGFORD. 

Unto Him that loved us. — Kev. i. 5. 

1 nVTOW" begin the heavenly theme : 
-1-1 Sing aloud in Jesus' name; 
Ye who His salvation prove, 
Triumph in redeeming love. 

2 Ye, who see the Father's grace 
Beaming in the Saviour's face, 
As to Canaan on ye move, 
Praise and bless redeeming love. 

3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears ; 
Banish all your guilty fears ; 

See your guilt and curse remove, 
Cancelled by redeeming love. 

4 Ye, who long, alas ! have been 
Willing slaves of death and sin, 
Now from bliss no longer rove ; 
Listen to redeeming love. 

5 Welcome all by sin oppressed : 
Welcome to His sacred rest : 
Nothing brought Him from above, 
Nothing but redeeming love. 

6 Hither, then, your tribute bring ; 
Strike aloud each joyful string : 
Mortals, join the hosts above, 
Join to praise redeeming love c 




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L.M. MEDLEY. 

Thou showest loving-kindness unto thousands. 
Jer. xxxii. 18. 

1 A WAKE, my soul, in joyful lays, 

XjL And sing the great Kedeemers praise ; 
He justly claims a song from me ; 
His loving-kindness, how free ! 

2 He saw me ruined in the fall, 

Yet loved me, notwithstanding all ; 
He saved me from my lost estate : 
His loving- kindness, how great ! 

3 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, 
Has gathered thick, and thundered loud, 
He near my soul has ever stood : 

His loving-kindness, how good! 

4 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale ; 
Soon all my mortal powers must fail : 
may my last expiring breath 

His loving- kindness sing in death ! 

5 Then let me mount and soar away 
To the bright world of endless day ; 
And sing, with rapture and surprise, 
His loving-kindness in the skies. 

7S. D. SIR K. GRANT. 

By the things which He suffered. — Heb. v. 8. 

1 O AVIOUR, when in dust to Thee 
k3 Low we bow the adoring knee ; 
When, repentant, to the skies 
Scarce we lift our weeping eyes ; 
! by all Thy pains and woe, 
Suffered once for man below, 
Bending from Thy throne on high, 
Hear our solemn litany. 

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2 By thy helpless infant years, 
By Thy life of want and tears, 
By Thy days of sore distress 
In the savage wilderness, 

By the dread mysterious hour 
Of the insulting tempter's power ; 
Turn, turn a favouring eye, 
Hear our solemn litany. 

3 By the sacred grief that wept 

O'er the grave where Lazarus slept ; 
By the boding tears that flowed 
Over Salem's loved abode ; 
By the anguished sigh that told 
Treachery lurked within Thy fold ; 
From Thy seat above the sky, 
Hear our solemn litany. 

4 By Thine hour of dire despair, 
By Thine agony of prayer ; 

By the cross, the nail, the thorn, 
Piercing spear and torturing scorn ; 
By the gloom that veiled the skies 
O'er the dreadful sacrifice, 
Listen to our humble cry ; 
Hear our solemn litany. 

5 By Thy deep expiring groan ; 
By the sad sepulchral stone : 
By the vault whose dark abode 
Held in vain the rising God ; 

O ! from earth to heaven restored, 
Mighty re -ascended Lord. 
Listen, listen to the cry 
Of our solemn litany. 



LOVE AND SYMPATHY, 
Of\0 CM. WATTS. 

*)UO But was in all points tempted as ire are, 
Heb. iv. 15. 

1 TTTITH joy we meditate the grace 

H Of our High Priest above ; 
His heart is made of tenderness, 
His bowels melt with love. 

2 Touched with a sympathy within, 

He knows our feeble frame ; 
He knows what sore temptations mean, 
For He has felt the same. 

3 But spotless, innocent, and pure 

The great Redeemer stood. 
While Satan's fiery darts He bore, 
And did resist to blood. 

4 He, in the days of feeble flesh, 

Poured out His cries and tears ; 
And in His measure feels afresh 
What every member bears. 

5 He'll never quench the smoking flax, 

But raise it to a flame ; 
The bruised reed He never breaks, 
Nor scorns the meanest name. 

Then let our humble faith address 

His mercy and His power ; 
We shall obtain delivering grace 
In the distressing hour. 

0/?Q L.M., 6 lines. sir r. grant. 

f M/p" Able to succour them that are tempted. 
Heb. ii. 18. 

1 TTTHEX gathering clouds around I view, 

» V And days are dark and friends are few, 
On Him I lean, who not in vain 
Experienced every human pain. 
He sees my wants, allays my fears, 
And counts and treasures up my tears. 

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2 If aught should tempt my soul to stray 
From heavenly wisdom's narrow way, 
To nee the good I would pursue, 

Or do the sin I would not do ; 

Still He, who felt temptation's power, 

Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 

3 If wounded love my bosom swell, 
Deceived by those I prized too well, 
He shall His pitying aid bestow, 
Who felt on earth severer woe, 

At once betrayed, denied, or fled, 
By those who shared His daily bread. 

4 If vexing thoughts within me rise, 
And, sore dismayed, my spirit dies ; 
Yet He, who once vouchsafed to bear 
The sickening anguish of despair, 
Shall sweetly soothe, shall gently dry 
The throbbing heart, the streaming eye. 

5 When sorrowing o'er some stone I bend, 
Which covers what was once a friend ; 
And from his hand, his voice, his smile, 
Divides me for a little while, 

My Saviour marks the tears I shed ; 
For Jesus wept o'er Lazarus dead. 

6 And ! when I have safely passed 
Through every conflict but the last ; 
Still, still unchanging, watch beside 
My dying bed — for Thou hast died ; 
Then point to realms of cloudless day, 
And wipe the latest tear away. 



PASSION AND DEATH. 



HIS PASSION AND DEATH. 

Q7A L.M. watts, 

I V Christ crucified.— 1 Cor. i. 23. 

1 1VTATURE with open volume stands, 
-L-ll To spread her Maker's praise abroad ; 
And every labour of His hands 

Shows something worthy of a God. 

2 But in the grace that rescued man, 
His brightest form of glory shines ; 
Here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn 
In precious blood, and crimson lines. 

3 the sweet wonders of that cross, 
Where Christ my Saviour loved and died ! 
Her noblest life my spirit draws 

From His dear wounds and bleeding side. 

4 I would for ever speak His name, 
In sounds to mortal ears unknown ; 
With angels join to praise the Lamb, 
And worship at His Father's throne. 

'VI L.M. WATTS. 

i JL The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Gal. vi. 14. 

1 TTTHEN I survey the wondrous cross 

▼ V On which the Prince of glory died, 
My richest gain I count but loss, 
And pour contempt on all my pride. 

2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, 
Save in the cross of Christ my God : 
All the vain things that charm me most, 
I sacrifice them to His blood. 

3 See from His head, His hands, His feet, 
Sorrow and love flow mingled down : 
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, 

Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 

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4 His dying crimson, like a robe. 
Spreads o'er His body on the tree ; 
Then am 1 dead to all the globe, 
And all the globe is dead to me. 

5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
That were a present far too small ; 
Love so amazing, so divine, 
Demands my soul, my life, my all ! 

Q'yO 8.7. BOWBINGo 

O I hJ The cross of Christ.— Gal. vi. 12. 

1 TN the cross of Christ I glory ; 

JL Towering o'er the wrecks of time, 
All the light of sacred story 

Gathers round its head sublime. 

2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, 

Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, 
Never shall the cross forsake me : 

Lo ! it glows with peace and joy. 
8 When the sun of bliss is beaming 

Light and love upon my way : 
From the cross the radiance streaming 

Adds more lustre to the day. 

4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, 

By the cross are sanctified ; 
Peace is there, that knows no measure, 
Joys, that through all time abide. 

5 In the cross of Christ I glory; 

Towering o'er the wrecks of time. 
All the light of sacred story 

Gathers round its head sublime. 

OJO 87,87,88,77. homberg, 

*) I O A man of sorrows. — Isa. liii. 3. 
1 1% /TAN of sorrows, and acquainted 

SjjL With our griefs, what shall wc say ? 
Never language yet hath painted 
All the woes that on Thee lay. 

'J. to 



\ 



PASSION AND DEATH. 



Had I seen Thee clothed in weakness, 
Bearing our reproach with meekness, 
To attend Thee day and night, 
Would have been my heart's delight. 

2 Tell me, little flock beloved, 

Ye on whom shone Jesus' face. 
What within your souls then moved, 
When ye felt His kind embrace ? 

disciple ! once more blessed, 
As a bosom friend caressed, 

Say, could e'er into thy mind 
Other objects entrance find ? 

3 Oft to prayer, by night, retreated, 

See Him from all search withdrawn; 
Tearful eyes, and sighs repeated, 

Witnessed still the morning dawn. 
There, where He made intercession, 

1 had poured forth my confession, 
And where for my sins He wept, 
Praying, I the watch had kept. 

i Should I thus to Thee have cleaved, 

'Midst Thy poverty and woes ? 
On Thee, as my Lord, believed ? 

Or perhaps have joined Thy foes ? 
Ah ! Thy mercy I had spurned ; 
But Thyself my heart has turned : 

Now Thou knowest, beneath, above, 

Nought compared with Thee I love. 

7.6.D. GERHAEJD. 

They platted a croivu of thorns, and put it 
on His head. — Matt, xxvii. 29. 
1 i~\ SACRED Head, once wounded, 
\J With grief and pain weighed down, 
How scornfully surrounded 
. With thorns, Thine only crown 

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GOD — THE SON. 

How pale art Thou with anguish, 

With sore abuse and scorn ! j 
How does that visage languish, 

Which once was bright as morn ! 
2 Lord of life and glory, 

What bliss till now was Thine ! 
I read the wondrous story, 

I joy to call Thee mine. 
Thy grief and Thy compassion 

Were all for sinners' gain; 
Mine, mine was the transgression, 

But Thine the deadly pain. 
8 What language shall I borrow 

To praise Thee, Heavenly Friend, 
For this Thy dying sorrow, 

Thy pity without end ? 
Lord, make me Thine for ever, 

Nor let me faithless prove ; 
let me never, never 

Abuse such dying love! 
4 Be near me, Lord, when dying ; 

show Thy cross to me ; 
And, for my succour flying, 

Come, Lord, to set me free : 
These eyes, new faith receiving* 
From Jesus shall not move ; 
For He who dies believing, 
Dies safely through Thy love* 

5.5.11,5.5.11, c. wesleV. 
I O Is it nothing to you, alt ye that pass by t 
Lam. L 12. 

1 A LL ye that pass by, 

To Jesus draw nigh ; 
To you is it nothing your Saviour should die ? 

Your ransom and peace, 

Your surety He is ; 
Come, sec if there ever was sorrow like His. 



PASSION AND DEATH. 



2 For what you have done, 
His blood must atone ; 

The Father hath given for you His dear Son ; 

The Lord, in the day 

Of His anger, did lay 
Your sins on the Lamb, and He bore them away. 

3 He answered for all ; 
come at His call, 

And low at His feet in astonishment fall : 

For you and for me 

He prayed on the tree ; 
The prayer is accepted, the sinner is free. 

4 lift up your eyes, 

'Tis finished ! He cries ; 
Impassive, He suffers ; immortal, He dies. 

My pardon I claim ; 

A sinner I am, 
A sinner believing in Jesus $ great name. 1 



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Whom they slew and hanged on a tree. 
Acts x. 39. 

LO ! on the inglorious tree 
The Lord, the Lord of glory hangs ; 
Forsaken now is He, 
And pierced with pangs. 

A shameful death He dies, 
Uplifted with transgressors twain ; 
A Lamb for sacrifice, 
By sinners slain. 

Full is His cup of woe ; 
In death His drooping head declines ; 
'Tis done ! He cries ; and now 
His soul resigns. 

i 7 * 252 



GOB—THE SOtf. 



4 come, my soul, and gaze 

On that great grief, that crown of thorn ; 
In deep and dread amaze 
There look and mourn. 

5 For thee He shed His blood, 

Weep, till with woe thine eyes grow dim ; 
To that accursed wood 
Thou hast nailed Him. 

6 To Thee, the mighty Lord, 
Who washed in blood our sins away> 

Our boundless gratitude 
Its thanks would pay. 



i, if I be lifted up, will draw all men. 



1 TOEHOLD the amazing sight, 
13 The Saviour lifted high ! 

Behold the Son, God's chief delight, 
Expire in agony ! 

2 For whom, for whom, my heart, 
Were all these sorrows borne ? 

Why did He feel that piercing smart, 
And meet that various scorn ? 

3 For love of us He bled, 
For love of us He died : 

'Twas love that bowed His fainting head, 
And pierced His sacred side. 

4 I see, and I adore, 
In s}mrpathy of love ; 

I feel the strong attractive power, 
To lift my soul above. 

5 Drawn by such cords as these, 
Let all the earth combine 

With cheerful ardour to confess 
The energy divine. 




S.M. 



DODDRIDGE, 



John xii. 32. 



PASSION AND DEATH, 

6 In Thee our hearts unite, 
Nor share Thy griefs alone, 
But from Thy cross pursue their flight 
To Thy triumphal throne. 

O'yO CM. S. WESLEY, SEN. 

O i He hath borne our griefs, and carried our 
sorrows. — Isa. liii. 4. 

1 TOEHOLD the Saviour of mankind, 
-A3 Nailed to the shameful tree ! 
How vast the love that Him inclined 

To bleed and die for me ! 

2 My God ! He cries. All nature shakes, 

And earth's strong pillars bend ; 
The temple's veil asunder breaks ; 
The solid marbles rend. 

3 'Tis finished ! now the ransom's paid; 

Receive My soul, He cries. 
See where He bows His sacred head ; — 
He bows His head, and dies. 

4 But soon He'll break death's iron chain, 

And in full glory shine. 
Lamb of God, was ever pain, 
Was ever love like Thine ? 

9 JQ S.M. WATTS. 

O I tJ The Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of 
its all. — Isa. liii. 6. 

1 T~ IKE sheep we went astray, 
-lJ And broke the fold of God, 

Each wandering in a different way, 
But all the downward road. 

2 How dreadful was the hour 
When God our wanderings laid, 

And did at once His vengeance pour 
Upon the Shepherd's head ! 

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3 How glorious was the grace 
When Christ sustained the stroke ! 

His life and blood the Shepherd pays 
A ransom for the flock. 

4 His honour and His breath 
Were taken both away, 

Joined with the wicked in His death, 
And made as vile as they. 

5 But God shall raise His head 
O'er all the sons of men, 

And make Him see a numerous seed, 
To recompense His pain. 



Ov Christ died . . . and rose again. 
1 Cor. xv. 3, 4. 

1 TTE dies, the Friend of sinners dies : 
XJL Lo! Salem's daughters weep around: 
A solemn darkness veils the skies ; 

A sudden trembling shakes the ground. 

2 Come, saints, and drop a tear or two 
For Him who groaned beneath your load ; 
He shed a thousand drops for you, — 

A thousand drops of richer blood. 

3 Here's love and grief beyond degree ; 
The Lord of glory dies for men. 
But, lo ! what sudden joys we see, 
Jesus, the dead, revives again. 

4 The Prince of life forsakes the tomb ; 
Up to His Father's court He flies : 
Cherubic legions guard Him home, 
And shout Him welcome to the skies. 

5 Dry up your tears, ye saints, and tell 
How high your great Deliverer reigns : 
Sing, how He spoiled the hosts of hell, 
And led the tyrant Death in chains.. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



PASSION AND DEATH. 



6 Say, — Live for ever, wondrous King, 
Born to redeem, and strong to save ; 
Then ask of Death, — 0, where's thy sting ? 
And where thy victory, boasting Grave ? 



O-L It is finished. — John xix. 30. 

1 X SING my Saviour's wondrous death ; 
X He conquered when He fell : 

Tis finished ! said His dying breath, 
And shook the gates of hell. 

2 'Tis finished ! our Immanuel cries, 

The dreadful work is done ; 
Hence shall His sovereign throne arise ; 
His kingdom is begun. 

3 His cross a sure foundation laid 

For glory and renown, 
When through the regions of the dead 
He passed to reach the crown. 

4 Exalted at His Father's side 

Sits our victorious Lord ; 
To heaven and hell His hands divide 
The vengeance or reward. 

5 The saints, from His propitious eye, 

Await their several crowns, 
And all the sons of darkness fly 
The terror of His frowns.. 



1 6 to dark Gethsemane, 

VX Ye that feel the tempter's pc 
Your Redeemer's conflict see : 
Watch with Him one bitter hour : 
Turn not from His griefs away : 
Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 




CM. 



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2 Follow to the judgment-hall ; 
View the Lord of life arraigned, 
the wormwood and the gall ! 

the pangs His soul sustained ! 
Shun not suffering, shame, or loss : 
Learn of Him to bear the cross. 

3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb ; 
There, adoring at His feet, 

Mark that miracle of time, — 
God's own sacrifice complete. 
It is finished ! hear Him cry : 
Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 

4 Early hasten to the tomb, 

Where they laid His breathless clay, 
All is solitude and gloom : — 
Who hath taken Him away ? 
Christ is risen ; — He seeks the skies. 
"Saviour, teach us so to rise. 

QQQ 7S. MONT GOMEKY . 

f)00 The place called Calvary. — Luke xxiii. 38. 

1 TTTHEN on Sinai's top I see 

t t God descend in majesty 
To proclaim His holy law, 
All my spirit sinks with awe. 

2 When, in ecstasy sublime, 
Tabor's glorious steep I climb, 
At the too transporting light, 
Darkness rushes o'er my sight. 

3 When on Calvary I rest, 
God, in flesh made manifest, 
Shines in my Kedeemer's face, 
Full of beauty, truth, and grace, 

4 Here I would for ever stay, 
Weep and gaze my soul away : 
Thou art heaven on earth to me, 
Lovely, mournful Calvary. 



RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION, 



OQA 87,87,47. fbancis. 

e)Otfc It is finished.— John xix. 30. 

1 TTARK ! the voice of love and mercy 
XI Sounds aloud from Calvary ; 
See, it rends the rocks asunder, 

Shakes the earth and veils the sky : 

It is finished ! 
Hear the dying Saviour cry. 

2 It is finished ! — what pleasure 

Do those gracious words afford ; 
Heavenly blessings without measure, 
Flow to us from Christ the Lord : 

It is finished ! 
Saints, the dying words record. 

8 Finished, all the types and shadows 
Of the ceremonial law ; 
Finished, all that God had promised ; 
Death and hell no more shall awe, 

It is finished ! 
Saints, from hence your comforts draw. 

4 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs ; 
Join to sing the glorious theme, 
All on earth, and all in heaven, 
Join to praise Immanuel's name. 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory to the bleeding Lamb, 



HIS RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. 

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1 Cor. xv. 20. 
1 /CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day, 
Sons of men, and angels, say : 
Raise your songs and triumphs high : 
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 

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2 Love's redeeming work is done ; 
Fought the fight, the battle won. 
Lo ! our sun's eclipse is o'er : 
Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 

3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, 
Christ hath burst the gates of hell ; 
Death, in vain, forbids Him rise ; 
Christ hath opened Paradise. 

4 Lives again our glorious King; 
Where, Death, is now thy sting ? 
Once He died our Souls to save : 
Where's thy victory, Grave ? 

5 Soar we now where Christ hath led, 
Following our exalted Head ; 
Made like Him, like Him we rise : 
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 

6 Hail ! the Lord of earth and heaven :. 
Praise to Thee by both be given. 
Thee we greet triumphant now: 

Hail ! the Resurrection, Thou ! 



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eJOU A vision of angels, which said that He was 
alive. — Luke xxiv. 23. 

1 "VTES ! the Redeemer rose ; 
JL The Saviour left the dead, 
And o'er our hellish foes 
High raised His conquering head. 
In wild dismay, 
The guards around 
Fell to the ground, 
And sank awav. 

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2 Lo ! the angelic bands 
In full assembly meet, 

To wait His high commands, 
And worship at His feet ; 
Joyful they come, 
And wing their way 
From realms of day 
To such a tomb. 

3 Then back to heaven they fly, 
And the glad tidings bear. 
Hark ! as they soar on high 
"What music fills the air ! 

Their anthems say,— 

Jesus, who bled, 

Hath left the dead ; 
He rose to-day. 

4 Ye mortals, catch the sound, 
Eedeemed by Him from hell ; 
And send the echo round 

The globe on which you dwell : 
Transported, cry, — 
Jesus, who bled, 
Hath left the dead, 
No more to die. 

5 All hail ! triumphant Lord, 
Who sav'st us with Thy blood : 
Wide be Thy name adored, 
Thou rising, reigning God ! 

With Thee we rise, 

With Thee we reign 

And empires gain 
Beyond the skies. 

8 J S.M. KELLY. 

I The Lord is risen indeed. — Luke xxiv. 34. 
1 rpHE Lord is risen indeed : 
-1- And are the tidings true ? 
Yes ! they beheld the Saviour bleed, 
And saw Him living too. 

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2 The Lord is risen indeed : 
Then Justice asks no more ; 
Mercy and Truth are now agreed, 
Who stood opposed before, 

8 The Lord is risen indeed : 
Then is His work performed ; 
The captive Surety now is freed. 
And death, our foe, disarmed. 

4 The Lord is risen indeed : 
Then hell has lost its prey ; 

With Him is risen the ransomed seed, 
To reign in endless day. 

5 The Lord is risen indeed : 
Attending angels hear, 

And to the courts of heaven with speed 
The joyful tidings bear. 

6 While on their golden lyres 
They strike each cheerful chord, 

We join tlie bright celestial choirs, 
To sing our risen Lord. 




7.8. C. F. GELLERT. 

Why seek ye the living among the dead ? 



Luke xxiv. 5. 

1 TESUS lives, no longer now 

?J Can thy terrors, Death, appal us : 
Jesus lives, and this we know, 
Thou, Grave, canst not enthral us, 

2 Jesus lives, henceforth is death 
But the gate of life immortal : 

This shall calm our trembling breath, 
When we pass its gloomy portal. 

3 Jesus lives, for us He died ; 
Then alone to Jesus living, 

Pure in heart may we abide, 
Glory to our Saviour giving. 



RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. 

4 Jesus lives, our hearts know well ; 
Nought from us His love shall sever. 

Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, 
Tear us from His keeping ever. 

5 Jesus lives, to Him the throne 
Far above all power is given ; 

We shall go where He has gone, 
Rest and reign with Him in heaven. 

OOQ CM. GREGG. 

00 J Seen of angels. — 1 Tim. iii. 16. 

1 T3EY0KD the glittering starry skies, 
-A3 Far as the eternal hills, 

There, in the boundless worlds of light, 
Our great Redeemer dwells. 

2 Legions of angels, round His throne, 

In countless armies shine ; 
At His right hand, with golden harps, 
They offer songs divine. 

3 Hail, Prince ! — they cry, — for ever hail 1 

Whose unexampled love 
Moved Thee to quit these glorious realms 
And royalties above. 

4 Through all His travels here below, 

They did His steps attend ; 
Oft wondering how and where at last 
The mystic scene would end. 

5 They saw His heart, transfixed with wounds, 

With love and grief run o'er: 
They saw Him break the bars of death, 
Which none e'er brake before. 

6 They brought His chariot from above, 

To bear Him to His throne ; 
Spread their triumphant wings, and cried, — 
The glorious work is done ! 



GOD THE SON. 



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WATTS. 



u V A Prince and a Saviour. — Acts v. 31. 

1 TTOSANNA to the Prince of light, 
JL X That clothed Himself in clay, 
Entered the iron gates of death, 

And tore the bars away. 

2 Death is no more the king of dread, 

Since our Immanuel rose ; 
He took the tyrant's sting away, 
And spoiled our hellish foes. 

3 See how the Conqueror mounts aloft, 

And to His Father flies ; 
With scars of honour in His flesh, 
And triumph in His eyes. 

4 There our exalted Saviour reigns, 

And scatters blessings down ; 
Our Jesus fills His glorious seat 
On the celestial throne. 

5 Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, 

To reach His blest abode ; 
Sweet be the accents of your songs 
To our Incarnate God. 

6 Bright angels, strike your loudest strings* 

Your sweetest voices raise ; 
Let heaven and all created things 
Sound our Immanuel' s praise. 



He that descended is the same also that as- 
cended. — Eph. iv. 10. 
1 "\TOW for a tune of lofty praise 
JLl To great Jehovah's equal Son ! 
Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays 
Tell loud the wonders He hath done. 




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RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. 

2 Sing how He left the worlds of light, 
And the bright robes He wore above ; 
How swift and joyful was His flight, 
On wings of everlasting love. 

3 Deep in the shades of gloomy death 
The almighty Captive prisoner lay ; 
The almighty Captive left the earth, 
And rose to everlasting day. 

4 Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light, 
Up to His throne of shining grace ; 
See what immortal glories sit 
Round the sweet beauties of His face. 

5 Amongst a thousand harps and songs. 
Jesus, our God, exalted reigns ; 

His sacred name fills all their tongues, 
And echoes through the heavenly plains. 

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The po wer of His resiirrection.—Vhil. iii. 10. 

1 A LL hail ! triumphant Lord, 
-£^L Who hast our ransom paid ; 
Wide be Thy name adored, 

On Thee our help is laid : 
To Thee all power in earth and heaven, 
The keys of death and hell, are given. 

2 Jesus, the gift impart, 
Thy risen power to know, 

And teach each quickened heart 

In Thy true love to glow. 
Thou art the Life,— our sins forgive ; 
Speak Thou the word, and we shall live. 

S.M. WATTS. 
God hath highly exalted Him.' — Phil. ii. 9. 
1 /^OME, all harmonious tongues, 
Your noblest music bring ; 
'Tis Christ the everlasting God, 
And Christ the Man, we sing. 

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2 Down to the shades of death 
He bowed His awful head ; 

Yet He arose to live and reign 
When death itself is dead. 

3 No more the bloody spear, 
The cross and nails no more ; 

For hell itself shakes at His name, 
And all the heavens adore. 

4 There the Redeemer sits 
High on the Father's throne ; 

The Father lays His vengeance by, 
And smiles upon His Son. 

5 There His full glories shine 
With uncreated rays, 

And bless His saints' and angels' eyes 
To everlasting days. 




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Who is the King of glory? — Ps. xxiv. 10. 



1 f^i OD is gone up on high, 
vX With a triumphant noise : 
The clarions of the sky 
Proclaim the angelic joys. 

Join all on earth, rejoice and sing; 
Glory ascribe to glory's King. 

2 God in the flesh below, 
For us He reigns above : 
Let all the nations know 
Our Jesus' conquering love. 

Join all on earth, rejoice and sing ; 

Glory ascribe to glory's King. 
8 All power to our great Lord 
Is by the Father given ; 
By angel-hosts adored, 
He reigns supreme in heaven : 

Join all on earth, rejoice and sing ; 

Glory ascribe to glory's King. 



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4 High on His holy seat, 

He bears the righteous sway ; 
His foes beneath His feet 
Shall sink and die away : 

Join all on earth, rejoice and sing ; 

Glory ascribe to glory's King. 

5 His foes and ours are one, — 
Satan, the world, and sin ; 
But He shall tread them down, 
And bring His kingdom in : 

Join all on earth, rejoice and sing ; 
Glory ascribe to glory's King. 

6 Till all the earth, renewed 
In righteousness divine, 
With all the hosts of God 
In one great chorus join; 

Join all on earth, rejoice and sing ; 
Glory ascribe to glory's King. 



HIS INTERCESSION AND REIGN. 

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O Throuqh Him ice have access. — Eph. ii. 18. 

1 piOME, let us lift our joyful eyes 
\J Up to the courts above, 

And smile to see our Father there, 
Upon a throne of love. 

2 Now we may bow before His feet, 

And venture near the Lord ; 
No fiery cherub guards His seat, 
Nor double -flaming sword. 

3 The peaceful gates of heavenly bliss 

Are opened by the Son ; 
High let us raise our notes of praise, 
And reach the almighty throne. 



GOB — THE SON. 



4 To Thee ten thousand thanks we bring, 
Great Advocate on high ; 
And glory to the eternal King 
That lays His vengeance by. 




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Christ being come, an High Priest. 



Heb. ix. 11. 

1 A GOOD High Priest is come, 
-£jL Supplying Aaron's place, 
And taking up his room, 
Dispensing life and grace. 

The law by Aaron's priesthood came, 
But grace and truth by Jesus' name, 

2 He once temptations knew , 
And woes of every kind, 
That He might succour show 
To every tempted mind. 

In every point the Lamb was tried 
-Like us, and then for us He died. 

3 He dies, but lives again, 
And by the altar stands ; 
There shows how He was slain, 
Opening His pierced hands. 

Our Priest abides, and pleads our cause, 
Transgressors of His righteous laws, 

4 I other priests disclaim, 
Their laws and offerings too : 
None but the bleeding Lamb 
The mighty work can do : 

He shall have all the praise, for He 
Hath loved and lived and died for me 



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He ever liveth to make intercession, 
Heb. vii. 25. 

JESUS, in Thee our eyes behold 
A thousand glories more 
Than the rich gems and polished gold 
The sons of Aaron wore. 



2 They first their own burnt offerings brought, 

To cleanse themselves from sin ; 
Thy life was pure, without a spot, 
And all Thy nature clean. 

3 Fresh blood, as constant as the day, 

AVas on their altar spilt ; 
But Thy one offering takes away 
For ever all our guilt. 

4 Their priesthood ran through several hands, 

For mortal was their race ; 
Thy never- changing office stands 
Eternal as Thy days. 

5 Once in the circuit of a year, 

With blood, but not their own, 
Did they within the veil appear, 
Before the golden throne. 

J But Christ, by His own powerful blood. 
Ascends above the skies, 
And in the presence of our God 
Shows His own sacrifice. 

7 He ever lives to intercede 
Before His Father's face ; 
Give Him, my soul, thy cause to plead ? 
Nor doubt the Father's grace, 

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9QG CM. DODDRIDGE. 

OivO The High Priest of our profession. 
Heb. iii. 1. 

1 "TVTOW let our cheerful eyes survey 
JLl Our great High Priest above ; 
And celebrate His constant care. 

And sympathising love. 

2 Though raised to a superior throne, 

Where angels bow around, 
And high o'er all the shining train 
With matchless honours crowned ; 

3 The names of all His saints He bears 

Deep graven on His heart ; 
Nor shall the meanest Christian say 
That he hath lost his part. 

4 Those characters shall fair abide 

Our everlasting trust, 
When gems and monuments and crowns 
Are mouldered down to dust, 

5 So, gracious Saviour, on my breast 

May Thy dear name be worn, 
A sacred ornament and guard, 
To endless ages borne. 

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An Advocate ivith the Father. — 1 John ii. 1, 

OTHOU, the contrite sinner's Friend, 
Who, loving, lovest to the end, 
On this alone my hopes depend 
That Thou wilt plead for me. 

When weary in the Christian race, 
Far off appears my resting-place, 
And, fainting, I mistrust Thy grace,. 
Then, Sayigur, plead for me 9 



INTERCESSION. 



3 When I have erred and gone astray, 
Afar from Thine and wisdom's way, 
And see no glimmering, guiding ray, 

Still, Saviour, plead for me. 

4 When Satan, by my sins made bold, 
Strives from Thy cross to loose my hold, 
Then with Thy pitying arms infold, 

And plead, plead for me. 

5 And when my dying hour draws near, 
Darkened with anguish, guilt, and fear, 
Then to my fainting sight appeal*;, 

Pleading in heaven for me. 

6 When the full light of heavenly day 
Beveals my sins in dread array, 

Say — Thou hast washed them all away ; 
say, — Thou plead'st for me. 



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A great High Priest, passed into the 
heavens. — Heb. iv. 14. 

1 TXTHEKE high the heavenly temple stands, 

r t The house of God, not made with hands , 
A great High Priest our nature wears ; 
The Guardian of mankind appears. 

2 He who, for men, their Surety stood, 
And poured on earth His precious blood, 
Pursues in heaven His mighty plan ; — - 
The Saviour and the Friend of man, 

3 Though now ascended up on high. 
He bends on earth a Brother's eve ; 
Partaker of the human name, 

He knows the frailty of our frame. 

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4 Our Fellow- sufferer yet retains 
A fellow-feeling of our pains ; 
And still remembers, in the skies, 
His tears, His agonies, and cries. 

5 In every pang that rends the heart, 
The Man of Sorrows had a part : 
He sympathises with our grief, 
And to the sufferer sends relief. 

6 With boldness, therefore, at the throne, 
Let us make all our sorrows known, 
And ask the aid of heavenly power 

To help us in the evil hour. 



rb\J JlA Priest upon His throne.' — Zech. vi. 13. 

1 TXTE bless the Prophet of the Lord, 

V V That comes with truth and grace ; 
Jesus, Thy Spirit and Thy word 
Shall lead us in Thy ways. 

2 We reverence our High Priest above, 

Who offered up His blood, 
And lives to carry on His love, 

By pleading with our God. j 

3 We honour our exalted King : 

How sweet are His commands ! 
He guards our souls from hell and sin 
By His almighty hands. 

4 Hosanna to His glorious name, 

Who saves by different ways ; 
His mercies lay a sovereign claim 
To our immortal praise. 

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KEIGN. 



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To Hi in he glory and dominion for ever. 



1 "\TTHAT equal honour shall we bring 

VV To Thee, Lord our God, the Lamb, 
When all the notes that angels sing 
Are far inferior to Thy name ? 

2 Worthy is He that once was slain, 

The Prince of Peace that groaned and died ; 
Worthy to rise and live and reign 
At His Almighty Father's side. 

3 Power and dominion are His due 
Who stood condemned at Pilate's bar ; 
Wisdom belongs to Jesus, too. 

Though He was charged with madness here. 

4 All riches are His native right. 
Yet He sustained amazing loss ; 
To Him ascribe eternal might, 
Who left His weakness on the cross. 

5 Honour immortal must be paid, 
Instead of scandal and of scorn ; 
While glory shines around His head, 
And a bright crown without a thorn. 

6 Blessings for ever on the Lamb, 
Who bore the curse for wretched men ; 
Let angels sound His sacred name, 
And every creature say, Amen. 



Blessed be the King that eoineth. 
Luke xix. 38. 
1 TESUS, Thou everlasting King, 

Accept the tribute which we bring ; 
Accept the well- deserved renown, 
And wear our praises as Thy crown. 



Rev. i. 6. 




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2 Let every act of worship be i 
Like our espousals, Lord, to Thee ; 

Like the blest hour wheu from above ' 
We first received Thy pledge of love. 

3 The gladness of that happy day, 

Our hearts would wish it long to stay : 
Nor let our faith forsake its hold, 
Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold. 

4 Let every moment as it flies, 
Increase Thy praise, improve our joys, 
Till we are raised to sing Thy name 
At the great supper of the Lamb. 

5 that the months would roll away, 
And bring that coronation day ! 

The King of Grace shall fill the throne, 
"With all His Father's glories on. 

CM. ANCIENT HYMN. 

Christ . . . over all, God blessed for ever. 
Rom. ix. 5. 

1 /~\ CHRIST, our hope, our heart's desire, 
v_7 Redemption's only spring ; 

Creator of the world art Thou, 
Its Saviour and its King. 

2 How vast the mercy and the love 

Which laid our sins on Thee, 
And led Thee to a cruel death. 
To set Thy people free ! 

3 But now the bonds of death are burst, 

The ransom has been paid ; 
And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, 
In glorious robes arrayed. 

4 may Thy mighty love prevail, 

Our sinful souls to spare ; 
may we come before Thy throne, 
And find acceptance there. 




REIGN. 

5 Christ, be Thou our present joy, 
Our future, great reward ; 
Our only glory may it be 
To glory in the Lord. 

C.M. BERNARD. 

jfc \JO His name shall be called Wonderful. 
Isa. ix. 6. 

1 f~\ JESUS, King most wonderful, 
\J Thou Conqueror renowned : 
Thou sweetness most ineffable, 

In whom all joys are found, — ■ 

2 When once Thou visitest the heart, 

Then truth begins to shine, 
Then earthly vanities depart, 
Then kindles love divine. 

3 Jesus, light of all below, 

Thou fount of life and fire, 
Surpassing all the joys we know, 
All that we can desire ; — 

4 May every heart confess Thy name, 

And ever Thee adore ; 
And, seeking Thee, itself inflame 
To seek Thee more and more. 

5 Thee, may our tongues for ever bless ; 

Thee, may we love alone ; 
And ever in our lives express 
The image of Thine own. 



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Zion, behold thy King comet h to thee. 
Zeck ix. 9. 

REJOICE, the Lord is King : 
Your Lord and King adore : 
Mortals, give thanks and sing, 
And triumph evermore. 
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice : 
Rejoice ; He bids His saints rejoice. 



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2 Jesus, the Saviour, reigns, 
The God of truth and love ; 
When He had purged our stains, 
He took His seat above. 

Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice : 
Rejoice ; He bids His saints rejoice. 

3 His kingdom cannot fail : 

He rules o'er earth and heaven : 

The keys of death and hell 

Are to our Saviour given. 
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice : 
Rejoice ; He bids His saints rejoice. 

4 He sits at God's right hand 
Till all His foes submit, 
And bow to His command, 
And fall beneath His feet. 

Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice : 
Rejoice ; He bids His saints rejoice. 

5 Rejoice in glorious hope : 
Jesus, the Judge, shall come, 
And take His servants up 
To their eternal home. 

We soon shall hear the archangel's voice ; 
The trump of God shall sound, — Rejoice. 



The Lord God omnipotent rcigneth. 



1 HpHE Lord is King ; lift up thy voice, 
JL earth, and all ye heavens rejoice. 
From world to world the joy shall ring : 
The Lord Omnipotent is King. 

2 The Lord is King ; who then shall dare 
Resist His will, distrust His care, 

Or murmur at His wise decrees, 
Or doubt His royal promises ? 




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CONDER. 



Rev. xix. 6. 



EEIGN. 



3 The Lord is King ; child of the dust, 
The Judge of all the earth is just : 
Holy and true, are all His ways ; 
Let every creature speak His praise. 

4 He reigns ! Ye saints, exalt your strains : 
Your God is King, your Father reigns ; 
And He is at the Father's side, 

The Man of love, the Crucified. 

5 Come, make your wants, your burdens known : 
He will present them at the throne ; 

And angel-bands are waiting there, 
His messages of love to bear. 

6 ! when His wisdom can mistake, 
His might decay, His love forsake, 
Then may His children cease to sing, 
The Lord Omnipotent is King. 

7 Alike pervaded by His eye, 
All parts of His dominion lie ; 

This world of ours and worlds unseen, 
And thin the boundary between. 

8 One Lord, one empire, all secures ; 

He reigns, — and life and death are yours. 
Through earth and heaven one song shall ring, 
The Lord Omnipotent is King. 



vU 1 beheld Satan as lightning fall from 
heaven.— Luke x. 18. 

1 TTOSANNA to our conquering King ! 
JLJL The prince of darkness flies ; 
His troops rush headlong down to hell, 

Like lightning from the skies. 

2 Hosanna to our conquering King ! 

All hail ! Incarnate Love : 
Ten thousand songs and glories wait 
To crown Thy head above. 




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aOT> — $HE SON. 

8 Thy victories and Thy deathless fame 
Through the wide world shall run ; 
And everlasting ages sing 

The triumphs Thou hast won. 

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■tvt/ Hosannato the Son of David. 

Matt. xxi. 9. 

1 TTOSANNA to the King 

-L L Of David's ancient blood ! 

Behold He comes to bring 

Forgiving grace from God : 
Let old and young attend His way, 
And at His feet their honours lay. 

2 Glory to God on high ! 
Salvation to the Lamb ! 
Let earth and sea and sky, 
His wondrous love proclaim : 

Upon His head shall honours rest, 
And every age pronounce Him blest. 

J1 A CM. KELLY. 

tfc-L \J If ice suffer, ice shall reign with Him. 
' 2 Tim. ii. 12. 1 

1 rPIHE head that once was cro wned with thorn s 
-L Is crowned with glory now : 

A royal diadem adorns 
The mighty Victor's brow. 

2 The highest place that heaven affords 

Is His by sovereign right : 
The King of kings, and Lord of lords. 
He reigns in glory bright. 

8 The joy of all who dwell above, 
The joy of all below 
To whom He manifests His love, 
And grants His name to know : 



BEIG-N. 

4 To them the cross, with all its shame, 

With all its grace, is given ; 
Their name an everlasting name, 
Their joy the joy of heaven, 

5 They suffer with their Lord below ; 

They reign with Him above ; 
Their profit and their joy, to know 
The mystery of His love. 

87,87,47. KELLY. 
We see Jesus crowned with glory. — Heb. ii. 9. 

1 T~ 00K, ye saints, the sight is glorious : 
JlJ See the Man of Sorrows now, 
From the fight returned victorious : 

Every knee to Him shall bow. 

Crown Him, crown Him : 
Crowns become the Victor's brow. 

2 Crown the Saviour, angels ! crown Him, 

Eich the trophies Jesus brings ; 
In the seat of power enthrone Him, 
While the vault of heaven rings. 

Crown Him, crown Him : 
Crown the Saviour, King of kings ! 

3 Sinners in derision crowned Him. 

Mocking thus the Saviour's claim ; 
Saints and angels crowd around Him, 
Own His title, praise His name. 

Crown Him, crown Him : 
Spread abroad the Victor's fame, 

4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation ! 

Hark, those loud triumphant chords ! 
Jesus takes the highest station : 
what joy the sight affords ! 

Crown Him, crown Him, 
King of kings, and Lord of lords. ! 



GOD— THE SON. 



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He shall reign for ever and ever. 
Rev. xi. 15. 

1 A LL hail, Incarnate God ! 
XjL The wondrous things foretold 
Of Thee, in sacred writ, 

With joy our eyes behold : 
Still does Thine arm new trophies wear, 
And monuments of glory rear. 

2 To Thee the hoary head 
Its silver honours pays ; 

To Thee the blooming youth 

Devotes his brightest days : 
And every age their tribute bring, 
And bow to Thee, all- conquering King. 

3 haste, victorious Prince, 
That glorious, happy day, 
When souls, like drops of dew, 
Shall own Thy gentle sway : 

may it bless our longing eyes, 
And bear our shouts beyond the skies. 

4 All hail, triumphant Lord ! 
Eternal be Thy reign : 
Behold ! the nations sue 
To wear Thy gentle chain : 

When earth and time are known no more, 
Thy throne shall stand for ever sure. 



ttXeJ On His head were many crowns. 
Eev. xix. 12. 
1 /"^ROWN Him with many crowns, 
V-^ ? . l a ^ ^nib upon His throne ; 
Hark ! g man ^ heavenly anthem drowns 
All music n its own, 

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BEIGN. 



2 Awake, my soul, and sing 
Of Him who died for thee ; 

And hail Him as thy matchless King, 
Through all eternity. 

3 Crown Him the Lord of love : 
Behold His hands and side, — 

Kich wounds, yet visible above, 

In beauty glorified. ! 

4 Crown Him the Lord of heaven, 
One with the Father known ; 

And the blest Spirit through Him given, 
Exalt Him to His throne. 

5 All hail ! Kedeemer, hail ! 
For Thou hast died for me ; 

Thy praise shall never, never fail 
Throughout eternity. 

CM. PEKRONETT. 

He is Lord of all. — Acts x. 36. 

1 A LL hail the power of Jesus' name ! 
-iTX Let angels prostrate fall. 

Brings forth the royal diadem, 
And. crown Him Lord of all. 

2 Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God, 

Who from His altar call : 
Extol the stem of Jesse's rod. 
And crown Him Lord of all. 

3 Ye saints redeemed of Adam's race, 

Ye ransomed from the fall ; 
Hail Him who saves you by His grace, 
And crown Him Lord of all. 

4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget 

The wormwood and f ^ ill, 
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Go spread your tropK ^. ' "is feet, 

And crown Him \ -* ^ aiL 

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5 Let every kindred, every tribe 

On this terrestrial ball, 
To Him all majesty ascribe, 
And crown Him Lord of all. 

6 that with yonder sacred throng, 

We at His feet may fall, 
Join in the everlasting song, 
And crown Him Lord of all ! 



L.M. WATl^. 

He hath made us kings and priests unto 
God. — Eev. i. 6. 

1 IVTOW to the Lord that makes us know 
-131 The wonders of His dying love, 

Be humble honours paid below, 
And strains of nobler praise above. 

2 'Twas He that cleansed us from our sins, 
And washed us in His precious blood ; 
Tis He that makes us priests and kings, 
And brings us rebels near to God. 

3 To Jesus, our atoning Priest, 
To Jesus, our exalted King, 
Be everlasting power confessed, 
And every tongue His glory sing. 

4 Behold, on flying clouds He comes, 
And every eye shall see Him move ; 
Though with our sins we pierced Him once, 
Then He displays His pardoning love. 

5 The unbelieving world shall wail, 
While we rejoice to see the day : 
Come, Lord ; nor let Thy promise fail,, 
Nor let Thy chariot long* 4^7? 



SECOND ADVENT, AND JUDGMENT, 



HIS SECOND ADVENT, AND THE 
JUDGMENT, 



87,87,887. hebeb. 
The Son of Man coming in the clouds of 
heaven. — Matt. xxiv. 30. 

1 nnHE Lord of might from Sinai's brow 
JL Gave forth His voice of thunder : 
And Israel lay on earth below, 

Outstretched in fear and wonder ; 
Beneath His feet was pitchy night, 
And at His left hand, and His right, 

The rocks were rent asunder. 

2 The Lord of love, on Calvary, 

A meek and suffering stranger, 
Upraised to heaven His languid eye, 

In nature's hour of danger ; 
For us, He bore the weight of woe, 
For us, He gave His blood to flow, 

And met His Father's anger. 

8 The Lord of love, the Lord of might, 

The King of all created, 
Shall back return to claim His right, 

On clouds of glory seated ; 
With trumpet- sound and angel-song, 
And hallelujahs loud and long, 

O'er death and hell defeated. 



>Y L.M. HEBEB. 

- i When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed 
from heaven. — 2 Thess. i. 7. 

THE Lord shall come ! the earth shall quake ; 
The mountains to their centre shake ; 
And, withering from the vault of night, 
The stars withdraw their feeble light. 

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2 The Lord shall come ! but not the same 
As once in lowliness He came,— 
A silent Lamb before His foes, 
A weary man, and full of woes. 

8 The Lord shall come ! a glorious form, 
With wreath of flame and robe of storm, 
On cherub wings, and wings of wind, 
Appointed Judge of all mankind. 

4 Can this be He, once wont to stray, 
A Pilgrim on the world's highway, 
Oppressed by power, and mocked by pride, 
The Nazarene, — the Crucified ? 

5 While sinners, in despair, shall call, — 
Kocks, hide us ; mountains, on us fall ! 
The saints, ascending from the tomb, 
Shall joyful sing, — The Lord is come ! 



:JLO Behold, He comethwith clouds. — Kev. i. 7. 

1 TO! He comes with clouds descending, 
XJ Once for favoured sinners slain ; 
Thousand thousand saints attending 

Swell the triumph of His train : 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus comes, and comes to reign. 

2 Every eye shall then behold Him, 

Kobed in dreadful majesty ; 
Those who set at nought and sold Him, 

Pierced and nailed Him to the tree. 
Deeply wailing, 
' Shall the true Messiah see. 

3 Every island, sea, and mountain, 

Heaven and earth shall flee away : 
All who hate Him must, confounded, 
Hear the summons of that day : — 

Come to judgment, 
Come to judgment, come away ! 




87,87,47. 



OLIVERS* 



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4 Now redemption, long expected, 

See, in solemn pomp, appear ; 
All His saints, by man rejected, 
Now shall meet Him in the air : 

Hallelujah ! 
See the day of God appear, 

5 Yea, Amen ; let all adore Thee, 

High on Thine eternal throne : 
Saviour, take the power and glory, 
Make Thy righteous sentence known. 

come quickly, 
Claim the kingdom for Thine own. 



87,87,47. newton. 
The judgment of the great day. — Jude 6, 

1 T^VAY of judgment, day of wonders ! 

Hark ! the trumpet's awful sound, 
Louder than a thousand thunders, 
Shakes the vast creation round ; 

How the summons 
Will the sinner's heart confound, 

2 See the Judge, our nature wearing, 

Clothed in majesty divine ; 
Ye who long for His appearing, 

Then shall say, — This God is mine I 

Gracious Saviour, 
Own me in that day for Thine. 

3 At His call the dead awaken, 

Rise to life from earth and sea ; 
All the powers of nature shaken 
By His look prepare to flee ; 

Careless sinner, 
What will then become of thee ? 

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CfOD THE SOX, 



4 But to those who have confessed, 
Loved and served the Lord below, 
He will say, — Come near ye blessed, 
See the kingdom I bestow ; 

You for ever 
Shall My love and glory know. 

87,87,887. ringwald and collyer. 
And I saw a great white throne, and Him 
that sat on it. — Rev. xx. 11. 

1 ^\ REAT God, what do I see and hear ? 
vJT The end of things created : 
Behold the Judge of. man appear, 

On clouds of glory seated ! 
The trumpet sounds, the graves restore 
The dead which they contained before ; 

Prepare, my soul, to meet Him. 

2 The dead in Christ shall first arise, 

At the last trumpet's sounding ; 
Caught up to meet Him in the skies, 

With joy their Lord surrounding : 
No gloomy fears their souls dismay ; 
His presence sheds eternal day 

On those prepared to meet Him. 

3 Great God, what do I see and hear ? 

The end of things created : 
Behold the Judge of man appear, 

On clouds of glory seated ! 
Low at His cross I view the day 
When heaven and earth shall pass away. 

And thus prepare to meet Him, 

u)i CM. WATTS. 

: hj _L Th e judgment-seat of Ch rist. — Rom . xiv. 10. 
1 FT1HAT awful day will surely come, 
-L The appointed hour makes haste, 
When I must stand before my Judge, 
And pass the solemn test. 



SECOND ADVENT, AND JUDGMENT. 

2 Thou lovely Chief of all my joys, 
Thou Sovereign of my heart, 
How could I bear to hear Thy voice 
Pronounce the sound — Depart ? 

8 wretched state of deep despair, 
To see my God remove, 
And fix my doleful station where 
I must not taste His love ! 

4 Jesus, to Thy kind arms 1 nee, 

And hang upon Thy breast ; 
Without a gracious smile from Thee, 
My spirit cannot rest. 

5 tell me that my worthless name 

Is graven on Thy hands ; 
Show me some promise in Thy book. 
Where my salvation stands. 




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Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh, 



Matt. xxv. 6. 

1 "^^E virgin souls, arise ; 

J- With all the dead, awake ; 

Unto salvation wise, 

Oil in your vessels take ; 
Upstarting at the midnight cry, 
Behold the heavenly Bridegroom nigh. 

2 He comes, He comes to call 
The nations to His bar, 
And raise to glory all 
Who meet for glory are : 

Made ready for your full reward ; 
Go forth with joy to meet your Lord. 



GOD THE SON. 



S Go, meet Him in the sky, 

Your everlasting Friend : 

Your Head to glorify, 

With all His saints ascend . 
Ye pure in heart, obtain the grace 
To see without a veil His face. 

4 The everlasting doors 

Shall soon the saints receive, 

Above yon angel-powers, 

In glorious joy to live, 
Ear from a world of grief and sin, 
"With God eternally shut in. 

5 Then let us wait to hear 

The trumpet's welcome sound : 

To see our Lord appear, 

Watching, let us be found, 
With lamps well trimmed ; then joyful rise, 
And meet our Saviour in the skies. 



1 TTTHEN Thou, my righteous Judge, shalt 



To fetch Thy ransomed people home, 

Shall I among them stand ? 
Shall such a worthless worm as I, 
Who sometimes am afraid to die, 
Be found at Thy right hand ? 

2 I love to meet among them now, 
Before Thy gracious feet to bow. 

Though vilest of them all : 
But can I bear the piercing thought, 
What ! if my name should be left out, 

When Thou for them shalt call ? 




886,886. 

The sheep on His right hand. 



Matt. xxv. 33. 




come 



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3 Prevent, it Saviour, by Thy grace ; 
Be Thou my only hiding-place, 

In this the accepted day. 
Thy pardoning voice, let me hear, 
To still my unbelieving fear ; 

Nor let me fall, I pray. 

4 Among Thy saints let me be found, 
"Whene'er the archangel's trump shall sound, 

And see Thy smiling face : 
Then with what rapture shall I sing, 
While heaven's resounding mansions ring 

With shouts of sovereign grace. 




886,886. c. wesley. 

The Son of Man coming in the clouds. 



Mark xiii. 26. 

1 FTTHOU God of glorious majesty ! 

X To Thee, against myself, to Thee, 

A worm of earth, I cry ; 
A half awakened child of man, 
An heir of endless bliss or pain, 

A sinner, born to die. 

2 Lo ! on a narrow neck of land, 
'Twixt two unbounded seas I stand, 

Secure, insensible ; 
A point of time, a moment's space, 
Removes me to that heavenly place, 

Or shuts me up in hell. 

3 God, mine inmost soul convert, 
And deeply on my thoughtful heart 

Eternal things impress; 
Give me to feel their solemn weight, 
And tremble on the brink of fate, 

And wake to righteousness. 



GOD THE HOLY v SPIRIT. 



•i Before me place, in dread array. 
The pomp of that tremendous day, 

When Thou with clouds shalt come 
To judge the nations at Thy bar ; 
And tell me, Lord, shall I be there. 

To meet a joyful doom? 

5 Be this my one great business here, 
With serious industry and fear, 

Eternal bliss to ensure ; 
Thine utmost counsel to fulfil, 
And suffer all Thy righteous will, 

And to the end endure. 

6 Then, Saviour, then my soul receive. 
Transported from this vale, to live 

And reign with Thee above ; 
Where faith is sweetly lost in sight. 
And hope in full, supreme delight. 

And everlasting love. 



GOD— THE HOLY SPIRIT. 



HIS OFFICE AND POWER. 

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rjO The Spirit [/ace them utterance.* — Actsii. 4. 

1 f^i EE AT was the day, the joy was great, 
VX When the divine disciples met : 
Whilst on their heads the Spirit came, 
And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 

2 What gifts, what miracles He gave. 
And power to kill, and power to save ! 
Furnished their tongues with wondrous words 
Instead of shields and spears and swords. 



OFFICE AND POWEft. 



8 These weapons of the holy war, 
Of what almighty force they are 
To make our stubborn passions bow, 
And lay the proudest rebel low. 

4 Nations, the learned and the rude. 
Are by these heavenly arms subdued ; 
While Satan rages at his loss, 

And hates the doctrine of the cross, 

5 Great King of grace, my heart subdue, 
I would be led in triumph too, 

A willing captive to my Lord, 
And sing the victories of His word, 



The promise of the Father. — Acts i. 4. 

1 "CINTHRONED on high, Almighty Lord, 
jLJ The Holy Ghost send down ; 

Fulfil in us Thy faithful word, 
And all Thy mercies crown, 

2 Though on our heads no tongues of fire 

Their wondrous powers impart, 
Grant, Saviour, what we more desire, 
Thy Spirit in our heart. 

8 Spirit of life and light and love, 
Thy heavenly influence give : 
Quicken our souls, born from above, 
In Christ that we may live. 

i To our benighted minds reveal 
The glories of His grace ; 
And bring us where no clouds conceal 
The brightness of His face, 

o His love within us shed abroad, 
Life's ever- springing well; 
Till God in us, and we in God, 
In love eternal dwell, 




HAWEIS. 



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&0T> — THE HOLY SPIRIT. 

S.M. MONTGOMERY. 

They were all filled ivith the Holy Ghost, 
Acts ii. 4. 

1 T OKD God, the Holy Ghost ! 
-Li In this accepted hour, 

As on the day of Pentecost, 
Descend in all Thy power. 

2 We meet with one accord 
In our appointed place, 

And wait the promise of our Lord,— 
The Spirit of all grace. 

3 Like mighty, rushing wind 
Upon the waves beneath, 

Move with one impulse every mind ; 
One soul, one feeling breathe. 

4 The young, the old inspire 
With wisdom from above ; 

And give us hearts and tongues of fire 
To pray and praise and love. 

5 Spirit of light, explore 
And chase our gloom away, 

With lustre shining more and more 
Unto the perfect day. 

6 Spirit of truth, be Thou 

In life and death our Guide. 
Spirit of adoption, now 
May we be sanctified. 




CM. COTTERILL. 

The Spirit of Christ,—! Peter i. 11. 



1 T ET songs of praises fill the sky ; 
J-J Christ, our ascended Lord, 
Sends down His Spirit from on high, 

According to His word. 

2 The Spirit, by His heavenly breath, 

New life creates within : 
He quickens sinners from the death 
Of trespasses and sin. 



OFFICE AND POWER. 

8 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, 
And to our hearts reveals ; 
Our bodies He His temple makes, 
And our redemption seals. 

4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above, 
With Thy celestial fire ; 
Come, and with flames of zeal and love 
Our hearts and tongues inspire. 

A OQ CM. C. WESLEY, 

^thJtJ They spake as they were moved by the 
Holy Ghost.— -2 Pet. i 21. 

1 /^OME, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire ; 
\j Let us Thine influence prove, 
Source of the old prophetic fire, 

Fountain of light and love. 

2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by Thee 

The prophets wrote and spoke ; 
Unlock the truth, Thyself the key, 
Unseal the sacred book. 

3 Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, 

Brood o'er our nature's night; 
On our disordered spirits move, 
And let there now be light. 

■1 God, through Himself, we then shall know, 
If Thou within us shine, 
And sound, with all Thy saints below, 
The depths of love divine. 



CM. WATT a. 

The Spirit like a dove descending. 
Mark i. 10. 
1 riOME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
yj With all Thy quickening powers ; 
Kindle a flame of sacred love 
In these cold hearts of ours. 

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2 Look how we grovel here below, 
Fond of these trifling toys ; 
Our souls can neither fly nor go 
To reach eternal joys. 

8 In vain we tune our formal songs, 
In vain we strive to rise ; 
Hosannas languish on our tongues. 
And our devotion dies. 

4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live 

At this poor dying rate ? 
Our love so faint, so cold to Thee, 
And Thine to us so great ? 

5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 

With all Thy quickening powers ; 
Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, 
And that shall kindle ours. 

JOI L.M. WATTS. 

X He shall teach you all things. — John xiv. 26. 

1 TjlTERNAL Spirit ! we confess 

J-^ And sing the wonders of Thy grace, 
Thy power conveys our blessings down 
From God the Father, and the Son. 

2 Enlightened by Thine heavenly ray, 
Our shades and darkness turn to day ; 
Thine inward teachings make us know 
Our danger and our refuge too. 

8 Thy power and glory work within, 
And break the chains of reigning sin ; 
Do our imperious lusts subdue, 
And form our wretched hearts anew. 

1 The troubled conscience knows Thy voice ; 
Thy cheering words awake our joys ; 
Thy words allay the stormy wind, 
And calm the surges of the mind, 



OFFICE AND POWER, 

4Q *1 CM. BATHURST. 

04j The eternal Spirit. — Heb. ix. 14, 

1 TjpTERNAL Spirit! by whose power 
JCJ Are burst the bands of death, 

On our cold hearts Thy blessings shower ; 
Eevive them with Thy breath. 

2 'Tis Thine to point the heavenly way, 

Each rising fear control, 
And with a warm, enlivening ray 

To melt the icy soul ; 
B 'Tis Thine to cheer us when distressed ; 

To raise us when we fall ; 
To calm the doubting, troubled breast, 

And aid when sinners call ; 

4 'Tis Thine to bring God's sacred word, 

And write it in each heart ; 
There its reviving truths record, 
And there its peace impart, 

5 Almighty Spirit, visit thus 

Our hearts, and guide our ways : 
Pour down Thy quickening grace on us, 
And tune our lips to praise. 

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t/O Ye are sanctified... by the Spirit. 
I Cor. vi. il. 

1 /^REATOB Spirit ! by whose aid 

The world's foundations first were laid, 
Come, visit every humble mind ; 
Come, pour Thy joys on all mankind : 
From sin and sorrow set us free, 
And make us temples worthy Thee. 

2 Thou Strength of His almighty hand, 

Whose power does heaven and earth command; 
Thrice holy Fount, thrice holy Fire, 
Our hearts with heavenly love inspire : 
Come, and Thy sacred unction bring, 
To sanctify us while we sing. 

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3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high, 
Rich in Thy sevenfold energy ; 

Give us Thyself, that we may see 
The Father and the Son by Thee : 
Make us eternal truths receive, 
And practise all that we believe. 

4 Immortal honour, endless fame, 
Attend the Almighty Father's name : 
Let God the Son be glorified, 

Who for lost man's redemption died : 
And equal adoration be, 
Eternal Comforter, to Thee, 




CM. MONTGOMERY, 

The Spirit of God moved on... the waters. 



Gen. i. 2. 

1 Q< PIEIT of power and might, behold 
k3 A world by sin destroyed ! 
Creator Spirit ! as of old, 

Move on the formless void. 

2 Give Thou the word ; that healing sound 

Shall quell the deadly strife ; 
And earth again, like Eden crowned, 
Produce the tree of life. 

3 If sang the morning stars for jov, 

"When nature rose to view, 
What strains will angel-harps employ, 
When Thou shalt all renew ! 

4 And if the sons of God rejoice 

To hear a, Saviour's name, 
How will the ransomed raise their voice, 
To whom that Saviour came ! 

5 Lo ! every kindred, tongue, and tribe, 

Assembled round the throne, 
Thy new creation shall ascribe 
To sovereign love alone. 



OFFICE AND POWER. 



S.M. 



HART, 



The Spirit of wisdom and revelation. 



1 i^OME, Holy Spirit, come ; 
v_y Let Thy bright beams arise ; 

Dispel all sorrow from our minds, 
All darkness from our eyes, 

2 Convince us of our sin ; 
Then lead to Jesus' blood ; 

And to our wondering view reveal 
The secret love of God. 

3 Eevive our drooping faith, 
Our doubts and fears remove ; 

And kindle in our breasts the flame 
Of never-dying love, 

4 'Tis Thine to cleanse the heart, 
To sanctify the soul, 

To pour fresh life through every part, 
And new- create the whole. 

5 Dwell, therefore, in our hearts ; 
Our minds from bondage free ; 

Then shall we know and praise and love 



Led by the Spirit of God. — Rom. viii. 14. 

1 /""NOME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, 

With light and comfort from above ; 
Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide ; 
O'er every thought and step preside. 

2 The light of truth to us display, 

And make us know and choose Thy way : 
Plant holy fear in every heart, 
That we from God may ne'er depart. 



Eph. i. 17. 



The Father, Son, and Thee, 




L.M. 



S. BROWNE. 



GOD — THE HOLY SPIBIT. 



3 Lead us to holiness — the road 

Which we must take to dwell with God ; 
Lead us to Christ— the living way, 
Nor let us from His pastures stray. 

4 Lead us to God — our final rest, 
To he with Him for ever blest : 
Lead us to heaven, that we may share 
Fulness of joy for ever there. 



The Spirit of Truth, — John xiv. 17. 

1 ^PIRIT of Truth, come down ; 
£3 Reveal the things of God ; 

And make to us the Saviour known : 

Apply His precious blood. 

His merits glorify, 

That each may clearly see, 
Jesus, who did for sinners die, 

Hath surely died for me. 

2 No man can truly say, 
That Jesus is the Lord, 

Unless Thou take the veil away, 

And breathe the living word : 

Then, only then, we feel 

Our interest in His blood. 
And cry with joy unspeakable, 

Thou art my Lord ! my God ! 

3 O that the world might know 
The sin- atoning Lamb ! 

Spirit of faith, descend and show 
The virtue of His name : 
The grace which all may find. 
The saving power impart ; 
And testify to all mankind, 
And speak in every heart. 




S.M.D. 



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OFFICE AND POWER. 



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He shall give you another Comforter* 
John xiv. 16. 

1 /^10ME to our poor nature's night, 
\J With Thy blessed inward light, 
Holy Ghost, the Infinite ; 

Comforter Divine. 

2 We are sinful— cleanse us, Lord ; 
Sick and faint — Thy strength afford : 
Lost, — until by Thee restored. 

Comforter Divine. 

3 Orphans are our souls, and poor, 

Ive us from Thy heavenly store 
h, love, joy, for evermore, 
Comforter Divine. 

i Like the dew Thy peace distil ; 
Guide, subdue our wayward mil. 
Things of Christ unfolding still, 
Comforter Divine. 

5 Gentle, awful, holy Guest 

Make Thy temple in each breast - 
Shrine of purity confessed ; 
Comforter Divine. 

6 In us, for us, intercede, 

And with voiceless groanings, plead 
Our unutterable need, 
Comforter Divine. 

7 Dwell in us as in the Son, 
With His Father ever one 
In adoring union ; 

Comforter Divine. 

8 In us, Abba, Father, cry; 
Earnest of our bliss on high ; 
Seal of immortality ; 

Comforter Divine. 



GOD — THE HOLY SPIRIT. 



9 Search for us the depths of God ; 
Bear us up the starry road 
To the height of Thine abode ; 
Comforter Divine. 

iOQ 8-7. TOPLADY. 

^izOtJ Ye are the temple of God.—l Cor. iii. 16. 

1 TTOLY Ghost ! dispel our sadness ; 
i J Pierce the clouds of nature's night. 
Come, Thou source of joy and gladness, 

Breathe Thy life, and spread Thy light. 

2 Author of our new creation, 

Bid us all Thine influence prove ; 
Make our souls Thy habitation ; 
Shed abroad the Saviour's love. ' 



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L.M. BATHURST. 

He shall receive of mine, and shall show it 
unto you. — John xvi. 14. 

SPIRIT of life, Thine influence shed, 
To wake the careless and the dead ; 
Light, strength, and comfort to bestow 
On every child of sin and woe. 

Behold our frail and feeble state ; 
Our foes are strong, our dangers great : 
The force of hostile rage withstand, 
And guard us with Thy mighty hand. 

Give us an understanding mind ; 
. The chains of ignorance unbind ; 
Instruct, enlighten, and prepare 
Our hearts the joys of heaven to share. 

Christ's precious truths to us proclaim ; 
Expound His word, exalt His name ; 
Make known His power, His love reveal, 
And with His blood our conscience heal. 



OFFICE AND POWER. 



C M. REED. 

If any man have not the Spirit of Christy 
he is none of His. — Rom. viii. 9. 

1 QiPIRIT Divine, attend our prayers, 
k3 And make this house Thy home ; 
Descend with all Thy gracious powers, 

come — Great Spirit — come ! 

2 Come as the light — to us reveal 

Our emptiness and woe ; 
And lead us in those paths of life 
Where all the righteous go. 

3 Come as the fire — and purge our hearts 

Like sacrificial flame ; 
Let our whole soul an offering be 
To our Redeemer's name. 

4 Come as the dew — and sweetly bless 

This consecrated hour ; 
May barrenness rejoice to own ' 
Thy fertilizing power* 

5 Come as the dove— and spread Thy wings, 

The wings of peaceful love ; 
And let Thy church on earth become 
Blest as the church above. 

6 Cdme as the wind — with rushing sound 

And Pentecostal grace ; 
That all of woman born may see 
The gioiy of Thy face. 

7 Spirit Divine, attend our prayers, 

Make a lost world Thy home ; 
Descend with all Thy gracious powers, 
come — Great Spirit— come ! 

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CM. CONDEE, 

He shall baptize you- with the Holy Ghost. 
Matt. iii. 11. 
1 f \ BEEATHE upon this languid frame, 
Spirit of heavenly might ! 
Baptize me with the vital flame 
Of purity and light. 

2' Spring up within this flinty heart, 
Well-spring of life divine : 
Health to my feeble pulse impart ; 
Light out of darkness shine, 

8 Light and Power ! Life and Love ; 
Of every good the source ; 
Send me sweet succour from above, 
To speed me on my course. 

4 Instruct me, rule me, guide my feet, 
My every thought control : 

My Teacher, Patron, Paraclete, 
Possess and guard my soul. 

5 Spirit of Christ, sent forth from Him, 
Yet uncreate, Divine! 

Thine are the songs of seraphim : 
All human praise be Thine. 

C.M. DODDRIDGE. 

The Holy Ghost fell on all them that 
heard the Word. — Acts x. 44. 

1 p\ BEAT Father of each perfect gift, 
vX Behold Thy servants wait ! 
With longing eyes and lifted hands, 

We flock around Thy gate. 

2 shed abroad that royal gift. 

Thy Spirit from above, 
To bless our eyes with sacred light, 
And fire our hearts with love. 

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OFFICE AND POWER. 

3 With speedy flight may He descend, 
And solid comfort bring, 
And o'er our languid souls extend 



4 Blest earnest of eternal joy, 

Declare our sins forgiven, 
And hear with energy divine 

Our raptured thoughts to heaven. * 

5 Diffuse, God, those copious showers, 

That earth its fruit may yield, 
And change this barren wilderness 
To CarmeFs flowery field. 



Ttt The Spirit itself bearetJi witness. 
Rom. viii. 16. 

1 TTTHY should the children of a King 

» » Go mourning all their days 2 
Great Comforter, descend and bring 
Some tokens of Thy grace. 

2 Dost Thou not dwell in all the saints, 

And seal them heirs of heaven ? 
When wilt Thou banish my complaint >, 
And show my sins forgiven ? 

3 Assure my conscience of her part 

In the Redeemer's blood ; 
And bear Thy witness with my heart 
That I am born of God, 

4 Thou art the earnest of His love, 

The pledge of joys to come. 
And Thy soft wings, celestial Dove, 
Will safe convey me home, 



His all-reviving wing. 




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THE HOLY TBINITY. 



DOXOLOGXES. 

CM. ANCIENT HYMN, A. D. 128. 

Glory to God in the highest. — Luke ii. 14. 

1 nnO God be glory, peace on earth, 
-L To all mankind, good- will ; 

We bless, we praise, we worship Thee, 
And glorify Thee still : 

2 And thanks for Thy great glory give, 

That fills our souls with light ; 
Lord, our heavenly King, the God 
And Father of all might :■ — 

3 And Thou begotten Son of God, 

Before all time begun : 
. Thou Lord and God, Thou Lamb of God, 
. The Father's only Son. 

4 Have mercy, Thou that tak'st the sins 

Of all mankind away : 
Have mercy, Saviour of mankind, 
And hear us when we pray. 

5 Thou, who sitt'st at God's right hand, 

Upon the Father's throne ; 
Have mercy on us, Thou, Christ, 
The everlasting Son : — 

6 Thou, Lord who, with the Holy Ghost 

Whom heaven and earth adore, 
In glory of the Father, art 
Most high for evermore. 

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doxologies. 

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There are time that bear record. 
1 John y. 7. 

WE give immortal praise 
To God the Father's love 
For all our comforts here, 
And better hopes above : 
He sent His own eternal Son 
To die for sins that man had done, 

To God the Son belongs 

Immortal glory too, 

Who bought us with His blood 

From everlasting woe ; 
And now He lives, and now He reigns, 
And sees the fruit of all His pains. 

To God the Spirit's name 

Immortal worship give, 

Whose new- creating power 

Makes the dead sinner live : 
His work completes the great design, 
And fills the soul with joy divine. 

Almighty God, to Thee 

Be endless honours done 

The undivided Three, 

And the mysterious One : 
Where reason fails with all her powers, 
There faith prevails and love adores ! 



The Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. 
1 John v. 7. 
1 TjIATHER of heaven ! whose love profound 
JL A ransom for our souls hath found, 
Before Thy throne we sinners bend : 
To us Thy pardoning love extend. 

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2 Almighty Son ! Incarnate Word! 
Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, 
Before Thy throne we sinners bend : 
To ns Thy saving grace extend. 

3 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath 
The soul is raised from sin and death, 
Before Thy throne we sinners bend : 
To us Thy quickening power extend. 

4 Jehovah ! Father, Spirit, Son ! 
Mysterious Godhead ! Three in One ! 
Before Thy throne we sinners bend : 
Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. 



tO Our God is the God of salvation. 
Ps. lxviii-. 20. 
1 IDLEST be the Father and His love, 
-L) To whose celestial source we owe 
Rivers of endless joys above, 
And rills of comfort here below. 

2 Glory to Thee, great Son of God, 
From whose dear wounded body rolls 
A precious stream of vital blood, — 
Pardon and life, for dying souls. 

8 We give Thee, sacred Spirit, praise, 
Who in our hearts of sin and woe 
Makes living springs of grace arise, 
And into boundless glory now. 

4 Thus God the Father, God the Son, 
And God the Spirit, we adore ; 
Ocean of life and love unknown, 
Unfathomed depths — without a shore. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



DOXOLOGIES. 



L 1 



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zhf&U Praise ye the name of the Lord. Ps. cxxxv. 1 . 
ET all men praise the Lord, 
In worship lowly bending ; 
On His most holy word, 

Redeemed from woe, depending. 
He gracious is and just, 
From childhood us doth lead ; 
On Him we place our trust 
And hope, in time of need. 
2 Glory and praise to God, — 
To Father, Hon. he given, 
And to the Holy Ghost,— 

On high enthroned in Heaven. 
Praise to the Triune God ; 
With powerful arm and strong, 
He changeth night to day ; 
Praise Him with grateful song. 

8.7.D. CONDER. 
TfJU My mouth shall speak the praise of the 
Lord.— Vs. cxlv. 21. 
►RAISE the God of all creation : 
Praise the Father's boundless love. 
Praise the Lamb, our Expiation, 

Priest and King enthroned above. 
Praise the Fountain of salvation,— 

Him by whom our spirits live : 
Undivided adoration 

To the One Jehovah give. 
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iiO Jl Glory be toHim..and to the Lamb, Rev. v. IB. 
1 "IVTOW with angels round the throne, 
-L-^i Cherubim and seraphim, 
And the Church which still is one, 
Let us swell the solemn hymn,— 
Glory to the great I AM : 
Glory to the Victim-Lamb. 

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2 Blessing, honour, glory, might, 
And dominion infinite, 
To the Father of our Lord, 
To the Spirit, and the Word : 
As it was all worlds before, 
Is and shall be evermore. 



Salvation to our God and... the Layrib* 
Rev. vii. 10. 

1 TVTHILE all the angel-throng 

W Give thanks to God on high, 
Let earth repeat the joyful song, 
And echo to the sky. 

2 Father ! in whom we live, 
In whom we are and move, 

The glory, power, and praise receive 
Of Thine eternal love. 

3 Incarnate Deity ! 

Let all the ransomed race 
Render in thanks their lives to Thee, 
For Thy redeeming grace, 

4 Spirit of holiness ! 

Let all Thy saints adore 
Thy sacred energy, and bless 
Thy heart -renewing power. 

5 Eternal, glorious Lord ! 
Let all the saints above, 

Let all the sons of men, record 
And celebrate Thy love. 
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^tOO Salvation and glory unto the LorcLoiir God. 



1 FipO Him that chose us first, 
JL Before the world began ; 
To Him that bore the curse 
To save rebellious man ; 
To Him that formed our hearts anew, 
Are endless praise and glory due. 




S.M. 



Rev. xix. 1. 



3H 



DOXOLOGIES. 



2 The Father's love shall run 
Through our immortal songs ; 
We bring to God the Son 
Hosannas on our tongues : 
Our lips address the Spirit's name 
With equal praise and zeal the same. 



3 Let every saint above, 

And angel round the throne, 

For ever bless and love 

The sacred Three in One : 
Thus heaven shall raise His honours high, 
When earth and time grow old and die, 



Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts, 



1 TTOLY, holy, holy, Lord 

JLX God of Hosts, when heaven and earth, 

Out of darkness, at Thy word, 

Issued into glorious birth, 

All Thy works before Thee stood, 

And Thine eye beheld them good ; 

While they sang, with sweet accord, 

Holy, holy, holy Lord, 



2 Holy, holy, holy Three, 
One Jehovah evermore, 
Father, Son, and Spirit, we, 
Dust and ashes, would adore : 
Lightly by the world esteemed, 
From that world by Thee redeemed, 
Sing we here, with glad accord, 
Holy, holy, holy Lord. 




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3 Holy, holy, holy, all 

Heaven's triumphant choir shall sing: 
When the ransomed nations fall 
At the footstool of their King, 
Then shall saints and seraphim, 
Harps and voices swell one hymn, 
Bound the throne with full accord, 
Holy, holy, holy Lord. 



TTfJfJ Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty. 
' Rev', iv. 8. 

1 TTOLY, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! 
-AA Gratefully adoring, our songs shall rise 

to Thee. 

Holy, holy, holy, Merciful and Mighty, 
God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity ! 

2 Holy, holy, holy ! all the saints adore Thee, 
Casting down their golden crowns around the 

glassy sea ; [Thee. 
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before 
Who wert, and art, and evermore shaft be. 

3 Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide 



Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may 
Only Thou art holy : there is none beside Thee 
Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 
4 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty ! 

All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth 

and sky and sea : 
Holy, holy, holy, Merciful and Mighty, 
God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity ! 




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Thee, 



[not see ; 




CM. 



TATE AND BRADY. 



TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 
One God whom we adore, 
Be glory, as it was, is now, 



And shall be evermore. 



INSPIRATION. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



TO God the Father, God the Son, 
And God the Spirit, Three in One, 
Be honour, praise, and glory given 
By all on earth and all in heaven. 



OKAISE God. from whom all blessings flow ; 
J- Praise Him, all creatures here below ; 
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host ; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 



THE HOLT SCBIPTUBES. 



INSPIRATION, AUTHORITY, AND EX= 
CELLENCE. 



*JtJ God hath revealed them to us by His Spirit. 
1 Cor. ii. 10. 

1 r\ GOD, who didst Thy will unfold 
V/ In wondrous modes to saints of old, 
By dream, by oracle, or seer : 

"Wilt Thou not still Thy people hear ? 

2 What though no answering voice is heard ; 
Thine oracles, the written word, 
Counsel and guidance still impart, 
Responsive to the upright heart. 

8 What though no more by dreams is shown 
That future things to God are known ; 
Enough the promises reveal : 
Wisdom and love the rest conceal. 




KEN. 




CONDER. 



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4 Faith asks no signal from the skies, 
To show that prayers accepted rise ; 
Our Priest is in the holy place, 

And answers from the throne of grace. 

5 No need of prophets to inquire : 
The sun is risen ; the stars retire. 
The Comforter is come, and sheds 
His holy unction on our heads. 

6 Lord, with this grace our hearts inspire : 
Answer our sacrifice by fire ; 

And by Thy mighty acts declare, 
Thou art the God who heareth prayer. 

L.M. WATTS. 

God spake in time past unto the fathers, 
Heb. i. 1. 

1 f^i OD, who in various methods told 
VX His mind and will to saints of old* 
Sent His own Son, with truth and grace* 
To teach us in these latter days. 

2 Our nation reads the written word, 
That book of life, that true record : 
The bright inheritance of heaven 
Is by this sure conveyance given. 

3 God's kindest thoughts are here exprest* 
Able to make us wise and blest; 

The doctrines are divinely true, 
Fit for reproof and comfort too. 

4 Ye British isles, who read His love 
In sacred records from above, 

send abroad His saving word, 
Till every land shall praise the Lord. 



INSPIRATION. 



pi L.M. WATTS. 

U_L All Scripture is given by. ..God. 
2 Tim. iii. 16. 

1 'FT! WAS by commission from the Lord 

JL The ancient prophets spoke His word ; 
His Spirit did their tongues inspire, 
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire. 

2 The works and wonders which they wrought 
Confirmed the messages they brought ; 
The prophet's pen succeeds His breath, 

To save the holy words from death. 

3 Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look 
On the dear volume of Thy book ; 
There my Redeemer's face I see, 

And read His name who died for me. 

4 Let the false raptures of the mind 
Be lost and vanish in the wind, 
Here I can fix my hope secure ; 
This is Thy word, and must endure. 



L.M. WATTS. 

A more sure word of prophecy. — 2 Pet. i. 19* 

1 T ET everlasting glories crown 

jLJ Thy head, my Saviour and my Lord ; 
Thy hands have brought salvation down, 
And writ the blessings in Thy word. 

2 What if we trace the globe around, 
And search from Britain to Japan, 
There shall be no religion found 
So just to God, so safe for man. 

3 In vain the trembling conscience seeks 
Some solid ground to rest upon ; 
With long despair the spirit breaks, 
Till we apply to Christ alone. 

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4 How well Thy blessed truths agree ! 
How wise and holy Thy commands ! 
Thy promises, how firm they be ! 
How firm our hope and comfort stands ! 

5 Should all the forms that men devise 
Assault my faith with treacherous art, 
I'd call them vanity and lies, 

And bind the gospel to my heart, 

L.M. WATTS. 

The witness in himself. — 1 John v. 10. 

QUESTIONS and doubts he heard no more, 
Let Christ and joy be all our theme ; 
His Spirit seals His gospel sure 
To every soul that trusts in Him. 
2 Jesus, Thy witness speaks within : 
The mercy, which Thy words reveal, 
Refines the heart from sense and sin, 
And stamps its own celestial seal. 
8 'Tis God's inimitable hand 

That moulds and forms the heart anew ; 
Blasphemers can no more withstand, 
But bow, and own Thy doctrine true. 
1 The guilty soul that trusts Thy blood 
Finds peace and pardon at the cross ; 
The sinful soul, averse from God, 
Believes and loves His Maker's laws. 
5 Learning and wit may cease their strife, 
When miracles with glory shine ; 
The voice that calls the dead to life 
Must be almighty and divine. 




The Holy Scriptures. — 2 Tim. hi. 15. 



1 TTOLY Bible, book Divine ; 

JEX Precious treasure, thou art mine ; 
Mine to tell me whence I came ; • 
Mine, to teach me what I am. 

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2 Mine, to chide me when I rove ; 
Mine, to show a Saviour's love ; 
Mine art thou to guide my feet ; 
Mine to judge, condemn, acquit. 

3 Mine, to comfort in distress, 
If the Holy Spirit bless ; 
Mine, to show by living faith 
Man can triumph over death. 

4 Mine, to tell of joys to come, 
And the rebel sinner's doom ; 
Holy Bible, book Divine, 
Precious treasure, thou art mine. 



UfJ Thou hast magnified Thy word. 
Ps. cxxxviii. 2. 

1 i^i BEAT God, with wonder and with praise, 
vX On all Thy works I look ; 

But still Thy wisdom, power, and grace, 
Shine brightest in Thy book. 

2 Here are my choicest treasures hid : 

Here my best comfort lies : 
Here my desires are satisfied ; 
And hence my hopes arise. 

3 Lord, make me understand Thy law, 

Show what my faults have been ; 
And from Thy gospel let me draw 
Pardon for all my sin. 

4 Here would I learn how Christ has died 

To save my soul from hell ; 
Not all the books on earth beside, 
Such heavenly wonders tell. 

5 Then let me love the Bible more, 

And take a fresh delight 
By day to read these wonders o ? @r, 
And meditate by night. - 




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321 



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i f*f> CM. FAWCETT. 

3:00 Thy word is a light unto my path. 
Ps. cxix. 105. 

1 TTOW precious is the book divine, 
XX By inspiration given ! 
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 

To guide our souls to heaven. 

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, 

In this dark vale of tears : 
Life, light, and joy it still imparts, 
And quells our rising fears. 

3 O'er all the strait and narrow way 

Its radiant beams are cast ; 
A light whose ever-cheering ray 
Grows brightest at the last. 

4 This lamp, through all the tedious night 

Of life shall guide our way ; 
Till we behold the clearer light 
Of an eternal day. 

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tfcO I Thy word was the joy of my heart. 
Jer. xv. 16. 

1 T ADEN with guilt, and full of fears, 
Xi I fly to Thee, my Lord ; 

For not a glimpse of hope appears 
But in Thy written word. 

2 The volume of my Father's grace 

Does all my griefs assuage ; 
Here I behold my Saviour's face 
In almost every page. 

3 This is the field where hidden lies 

The pearl of price unknown ; 
That merchant is divinely wise 
Who makes the pearl histfwn. 



EXCELLENCE. 



4 Here consecrated water flows 

To quench my thirst of sin ; 
Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 
Nor danger dwells therein. 

5 This is the judge that ends the strife 

"Where wit and reason fail ; 
My guide to everlasting life 
Through all this gloomy vale. 

6 may Thy counsels, Mighty God, 

My roving feet command ; 
Nor I forsake the happy road 
That leads to Thy right hand. 



1 T AMP of our feet, whereby we trace 
JLA Our path when wont to stray ; 
Stream, from the fount of heavenly grace ; 

Brook, by the traveller's way : 

2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed ; 

True manna from on high ; 
Our guide and chart, wherein we read 
Of realms beyond the sky : 

8 Pillar of fire, through watches dark, 
And radiant cloud by day : 
When waves would whelm our tossing bark* 
Our anchor and our stay : 

4 Word of the Everlasting God, 

Will of His glorious Son, 
Without thee how could earth be trod, 
Or heaven itself be won ! 

5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn 

The wisdom it imparts ; 
And to its heavenly teaching turn, 
With simple, childlike hearts. 




Thy word is a lamp unto my feet. 



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Ps. cxix. 105. 



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CM. 



C. WESLEY. 



Wondrous things out of thy law. 
Ps. cxix. 18. 
1T7UTHEI1 of all, in whom alone 
J_ We live and move and breathe, 
One bright, celestial ray dart down, 
And cheer Thy sons beneath. 

2 While in Thy word we search for Thee, — 
We search with trembling awe — 
Open our eyes, and let us see 
The wonders of Thy law. 

8 Now let our darkness comprehend 
Thelight that shines so clear; 
Now the revealing Spirit send, 
And give us ears to hear. 



Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 



1 FT1HE Lord declares His will, 
J- And keeps the world in awe ; 

Amidst the smoke on Sinai's hill 
Breaks out His fiery, law. 

2 The Lord reveals His face, 
And, smiling from above, 

Sends down the gospel of His grace* 
The epistles of His love. 

3 These sacred words impart 
Our Maker's just commands ; 

The pity of His melting heart, 
And vengeance of His hands. 

4 Hence we awake our fear, 
We draw our comfort hence ; 

The arms of grace are treasured here, 
And armour of defence. 

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S.M. 



WATTS. 



John i. 17. 



EXCELLENCE. 

5 We read the heavenly word, 
"VVe take the offered grace, 
Obey the statutes of the Lord, 
And trust His promises. 

In vain shall Satan rage 
Against a book divine, 

Where wrath and lightning guard the page, 
Where beams of mercy shine. 

L.M. WATTS. 

Not wider the lew, but wider grace. 
Rom. vi. 14. 

1 rilHE law commands, and makes us know 
JL What duties to our (xod we owe ; 

But 'tis the gospel must reveal 
Where lies our strength to do His will. 

2 The law discovers guilt and sin, 

And shows how vile our hearts have been ; 
Only the gospel can express 
Forgiving love and cleansing grace. 

3 What curses doth the law denounce 
Against the man that fails but once ! 
But in the gospel Christ appears, 
Pardoning the guilt of numerous years. 

4 My soul, no more attempt to draw 
Thy life and comfort from the law ; 
Fly to the hope the gospel gives : 
The man that trusts the promise lives. 



f VO S.M. WATTS. 

I & Refuse not Him that speaketli. — Heb. xii. 25. 
1 F I IHE law by Moses came ; 

J- But peace and truth and love 
Were brought by Christ, a nobler name, 
Descending from above. 

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2 Amidst the house of God 
Their different works were done ; 

Moses a faithful servant stood, 
But Christ a faithful Son. 

3 Then to His new commands 
Be strict obedience paid ; 

O'er all His Father's house He stands 
The Sovereign and the Head. 

4 The man that durst despise 
The law that Moses brought ; 

Behold how terribly he dies 
For his presumptuous fault ! 

5 But sorer vengeance falls 
On that rebellious race, 

Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, 
And dare resist His grace. 



The glorious gospel of the blessed God. 



1 rpHE Lord, descending from above, 
-L Invites His children near ; 

While power and truth and boundless love 
Display their glories here. 

2 Here in the gospel's wondrous frame 

Fresh wisdom we pursue ; 
Thousands of angels learn Thy name 
Beyond whate'er they knew. 

3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines, 

Thy wonders here we trace ; 
Wisdom through all the mystery shines, 
And shines in Jesus' face. 

4 The law its best obedience owes 

To our incarnate God ; 
And Thine avenging justice shows 
Its honours in His blood. 




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1 Tim. i. 11. 



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5 But still the lustre of Thy grace 
Our warmer thoughts employs, 
Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays. 
And more exalts our joys. 



A CM. COWPEK. 



The entrance of Thy word gweili light. 



1 nnHE Spirit breathes upon the word, 
-L And brings the truth to sight : 
Precepts and promises afford 

• A sanctifying light. 

2 A glory gilds the sacred page, 

Majestic, like the sun ; 
It gives a light to every age ; 
It gives, but borrows none. 

3 The hand that gave it still supplies 

The gracious light and heat ; 
His truths upon the nations rise ; * 
They rise, but never set. 

4 Let everlasting thanks be Thine, 

For such a bright display 
As makes a world of darkness shine 
With beams of heavenly day. 

5 My soul rejoices to pursue 

The steps of Him I love, 
Till glory breaks upon my view 
In brighter worlds above. 




Ps. cxix. 130. 



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HIS FALLEN CONDITION. 

L ' M - WATTS. 

1 O The first Adam . . . the last Adam . 
1 Cor. xv. 45. . 

1 T~YEEP in the dust before Thy throne 
-LJ Our guilt and our disgrace we own ; 
Great God, we own the unhappy name 
Whence sprang our nature and our shame, 

2 But whilst our spirits, filled with awe, 
Behold the terrors of Thy law, 

We sing the honours of Thy grace, 
That sent to save our ruined race. 

8 We sing Thine everlasting Son, 
Who joined our nature to His own : 
Adam the second, from the dust, 
Raises the ruins of the first. 

4 Where sin did reign, and death abound, 
There have the sons of Adam found 
Abounding life ; there glorious grace 
Reigns through the Lord our Righteousness. 

CM. WATTS. 
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity. — Ps. li. 5. 

1 DACKWARD with humble shame we look 
-13 On our original ; 

How is our nature dashed and broke 
In our first father's fall ! 

2 From all that's good averse, and blind, 

And prone to all that's ill ; 
What dreadful darkness veils our mind ! 
How obstinate our will ! 



FALLEN CONDITION. 



3 Yet, Mighty God, Thy wondrous lore 

Can make our nature clean, 
While Christ and grace prevail above 
The tempter, death, and sin, 

4 The second Adam shall restore 

The ruins of the first : 
Hosanna to that sovereign power 
That new- creates our dust. 



In 2Ie is tJiy help. — Hos. xiii. 9. 

1 T'TOW is our nature spoiled by sin ! 
XX Yet nature ne'er hath found 
The way to make the conscience clean, 

Or heal the painful wound. 

2 In vain we seek for peace with God 

By methods of our own : 
Lord Jesus, nothing but Thy blood 
Can bring us near the throne, 

8 The threatenings of Thy broken law 
Impress our souls with dread ; 
If God His sword of vengeance draw, 
It strikes our spirits dead. 

4 But Thy sufficient sacrifice 

Hath answered these demands ; 
And peace and pardon from the skies 
Came down by Jesus' hands. 

5 Here all the ancient types agree, 

The altar and the lamb ; 
And prophets, in their visions, see 
Salvation through His name. 

6 'Tis by Thy death we live, Lord ; 

'Tis on Thy cross we rest ; 
For ever be Thy love adored, 
Thy name for ever blest. 




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478 



CM. WATTS. 

By nature the children ofurath. — Eph. ii. 3. 

1 TTOW sad our state by nature is ! 
XX Our sin, how deep it stains ! 
And Satan binds our captive souls 

Fast in his slavish chains. 

2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace 

Sounds from the sacred word, — 
Ho ! ye despairing sinners, come, 
And trust upon the Lord. 

3 My soul obeys the almighty call, 

And runs to this relief ; 
I would believe Thy promise, Lord : 
help my unbelief ! 

4 To the clear fountain of Thy blood, 

Incarnate God, I fly ; 
Here let me wash my guilty soul 
From crimes of deepest dye. 

5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, 

On Thy kind arms I fall ; 
Be Thou my strength and righteousness, 
My Jesus and my All. 



479 



L.M. WATTS. 

He brought them out of darkness. 
Ps. cvii. 14. 

BURIED in shadows of the night, 
We lie till Christ restores the light! 
Wisdom descends to heal the blind, 
And chase the darkness of the mind. 

Our guilty souls are drowned in tears 
Till His atoning blood appears ; 
Then we awake from deep distress, 
And sing, — The Lord our Righteousness. 



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FALLEN CONDITION. 



3 Our very frame is mixed with sin, 
His Spirit makes our natures clean ; 
Such virtues from His sufferings flow 
At once to cleanse and pardon too. 

4 Jesus beholds where Satan reigns, 
Binding his slaves in heavy chains : 
He sets the prisoners free, and breaks 
The iron bondage from our necks. 

5 Poor helpless worms in Thee possess 
Grace, wisdom, power, and righteousness ; 
Thou art our Mighty All, and we 

Give our whole selves, Lorfl, to Thee. 



:OV Darkness hath blinded his eyes. 
1 John ii. 11. 

1 XX OW heavy is the night 
XX That hangs upon our eyes, 

Till Christ, with His reviving light, 
Over our souls arise ! 

2 Our guilty spirits dread 

To meet the wrath of heaven ; 
But in His righteousness arrayed, 
We see our sins forgiven. 

3 Unholy and impure 

Are all our thoughts and ways ; 
His hands infected nature cure 
With sanctifying grace. 

4 The powers of hell agree 
To hold our souls in vain ; 

He sets the sons of bondage free, 
And breaks the cursed chain. 

5 Lord, we adore Tky ways 
To bring us near to God, 

Thy sovereign power, Thy healing grace, 
And Thine atoning blood. 




S.M. 



WATTS. 



MAN. 



L.M. WATTS. 

What must I do to be saved? — Acts xvi. BO. 

1 TTTHAT shall the dying sinner do, 

VV That seeks relief for all his woe ? 
Where shall the guilty conscience find 
Ease for the torment of the mind? 

2 How shall we get our crimes forgiven ? 
Or form our natures fit for heaven ? 
Can souls all o'er defiled with sin 

Make their own powers and passions clean ? 

8 In vain we search, in vain we try, 
Till Jesus brings His gospel nigh ; 
'Tis there such power and glory dwell 
As save rebellious souls from hell. 

4 This is the pillar of our hope. 
That bears our fainting spirits up : 
We read the grace, we trust the word. 
And find salvation in the Lord. 



HIS MORTALITY. 

iQO L.M. STEELE. 

ttO^v Lord, make me to know how frail J am. 
Ps. xxxix. 4. 

1 A LMIGHTY Maker of my frame, 
Jt\. Teach me the measure of my days ; 
Teach me to know how frail I am, 

And spend the remnant to Thy praise. 

2 My days are shorter than a span ; 
A little point my life appears : 
How frail, at best, is dying man ! 
How vain are all his hopes and fears ! 

3 Vain his ambition, noise, and show ; 
Yain are the cares which rack his mind : 
He heaps up treasures mixed with woe ; 
He dies, and leaves them all behind. 

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MORTALITY. 



4 be a nobler portion mine ! 

My God, I bow before Thy throne; 
Earth's fleeting treasures I resign, 
And, fix my hopes on Thee alone. 



j GO CM. WATTS. 

dtOO All flesh is as grass. — 1 Pet i. 24. 

1 T ET others boast how strong they be, 
J-J Nor death nor danger fear ; 

But we'll confess, Lord, to Thee, 
What feeble things we are. 

2 Fresh as the grass our bodies stand, 

And flourish bright and gay ; 
A blasting wind sweeps o'er the land, 
Then fades the grass away. 

o Our life contains a thousand springs, 
And dies if one be gone ; 
Strange, that a harp of thousand strings 
Should keep in tune so long. 

4 But 'tis our God supports our frame, — 
The God in whom we trust ; 
Salvation to the Almighty name, 
That reared us from the dust ! 



0*M. WATTS, 

Thou knowest not what a day may briny 
forth. — Prov. xxvii. 1. 

THEE we adore, Eternal Name ! 
And humbly own to Thee 
How feeble is our mortal frame ! 
What dying worms are we ! 

Our wasting lives grow shorter still, 

As months and days increase ; 
And every beating pulse we tell 

Leaves but the number less. 

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3 The year rolls round, and steals away 

The breath that first it gave ; 
Whate'er we do, where'er we be, 
We're travelling to the grave. 

4 Dangers stand thick through all the ground 

To push us to the tomb ; 
And fierce diseases wait around, 
To hurry mortals home. 

5 Great God ! on what a slender thread 

Hang everlasting things ; 
The eternal states of all the dead 
Upon life's feeble strings. 

6 Infinite joy or endless woe 

Attends on every breath, 
And yet how unconcerned we go 
Upon the brink of death ! 

7 Waken, Lord, our drowsy sense, 

To walk this dangerous road, 
That when our souls are summoned hence 
They may be found with God. 



00 What is your life? It is even a vapour. 

Jas. iv. 14. 

1 FTlIME ! what an empty vapour 'tis ! 
JL And days, how swift they are ! 
Swift as an Indian arrow flies, 

Or like a shooting star. 

2 Our life is ever on the wing, 

And death is ever nigh ; 
The moment when our lives begin 
We all begin to die. 

3 Yet, Mighty God, our fleeting days 

Thy lasting favours share, 
Yet with the bounties of Thy graGe 
Thou load'st the rolling year. 




CM. 



WATTS. 



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PKOBATION. 



HIS PROBATION. 




CM. 



WATTS. 



00 So teach us to number our days. — Ps. xc. 12, 

1 A ND is this life prolonged to me ? 
XX. Are days and seasons given ? 

let me, then, prepare to be 
A fitter heir of heaven. 

2 In vain these moments shall not pass, 

These golden hours be gone: 
Lord, I accept Thine offered grace, 
I bow before Thy throne. 

3 Now cleanse my soul from every sin, 

By my Redeemer's blood ; 
Now let my flesh and soul begin I 
The honours of my God. 

4 Let me no more my soul beguile 

With sin's deceitful toys ; 
Let cheerful hope, increasing still, 
Approach to heavenly joys. 

5 My thankful lips shall loud proclaim 

The wonders of Thy praise, 
And spread the savour of Thy name 
Where'er I spend my days. 

6 On earth let my example shine, 

And when I leave this state, 
May heaven receive this soul of mine 
To bliss supremely great. 



:0t7 Whatsoever thy hand 'find eth to do, do it with 

thy might. — Eccles. ix. 10. 
1 T IFE is the time to serve the Lord, 
J_J The time to ensure the great reward ; 
And while the lamp holds out to burn, 
The vilest sinner may return. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



337 



MAN. 



2 Life is the hour that God has given 
To escape from hell and fly to heaven ; 
The day of grace, and mortals may 
Secure the blessings of the day. 

3 The living know that they must die, 
But all the dead forgotten lie ; 

Their memory and their sense are gone., 
Alike unknowing and unknown. 

4 Then what my thoughts design to do, 
My hands, with all your might pursue ; 
Since no device nor work is found, 
Nor faith nor hope beneath the ground. 

5 There are no acts of pardon passed 
In the cold grave to which we haste ; 
But darkness, death, and long despair 
Reign in eternal silence there. 



t7 v7 The night cometh, when no man can work. 
John ix. 4. 

1 npiME is earnest, passing by ; 

-L Death is earnest, drawing nigh : 
Sinner, wilt thou trifling be ? 
Time and death appeal to thee. 

2 Life is earnest : when 'tis o'er, 
Thou returnest never more. 
Soon to meet eternity, 

Wilt thou never serious be ? 

3 God is earnest : kneel and pray, 
Ere thy season pass away ; 

Ere He set His judgment throne ; 
Ere the day of grace be gone, 




7s. 



DYER. 



PBOBATION. 

4 Christ is earnest, bids thee come ; 
Paid, thy spirit's priceless sum ; 
Wilt thou spurn Thy Saviour's love, 
Pleading with thee from above ? 

5 be earnest, do not stay ; 
Thou mayest perish e'en to-day. 
Bise, thou lost one, rise and flee ; 
Lo ! thy Saviour waits for thee. 



L.M. WATTS. 
Escape for thy life. — Gen. xix. 17. 

1 OINNEE, why so thoughtless grown ? 
n5 Why in such dreadful haste to die, 
Daring to leap to worlds unknown, 
Heedless against thy God to fly ? 

2 Wilt thou despise eternal fate, 
Urged on by sin's fantastic dreams ? 
Madly attempt the infernal gate, 
And force thy passage to the flames ? 

3 Stay, sinner, on the gospel plains ; 
Behold the God of love unfold 
The glories of His dying pains, — 
For ever telling, yet untold. 



L.M. SCOTT. 
Boast not thyself of to-morrow. 
Prov. xxvii. 1. 

HASTEN, sinner, to be wise, 
And stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
The longer, wisdom you despise, 
The harder is she to be won. 

hasten, mercy to implore, 
And stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
For fear thy season should be o'er, 
Before this evening's stage be run. 

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8 hasten, sinner, to return, 

And stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
For fear thy lamp should fail to burn, 
Before the needful work is done, 

hasten, sinner, to he blest, 
And stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
For fear the curse should thee arrest, 
Before the morrow is begun. 

Lord, do Thou the sinner turn, 
rouse him from his senseless state ; 
Nor let him Thy salvation spurn, 
Nor rue his fatal choice too late. 

/|Q9 S.M. DODDKIDGE. 

L ktJ?) Whereas ye know not ivJiat shall be on the 
morrow. — Jas. iv. 14. 

1 mO-MORROW, Lord, is Thine, 
i Lodged in Thy sovereign hand; 

And if its sun arise and shine, 
It shines by Thy command. 

2 The present moment flies, 
And bears our life away : 

make Thy servants truly wise, 
That they may live to-day. 

8 Since on this winged hour 
Eternity is hung, 
Waken by Thine Almighty power 
The aged and the young. 

4 One thing demands our care ; 
be it still pursued, 

Lest, slighted once, the season fair 
Should never be renewed. 

5 To Jesus may we fly, 
Swift as the morning light, 

Lest life's young golden beams should die 
In sudden, endless night, 



4 



5 



PKOBATION. 



To-day, if y e will hear His voice. 

1 mO -DAY, the Saviour calls 
A You, wanderers, home ; 
ye benighted souls, 

Why longer roam ? 

2 To-day, the Saviour calls ; 
listen now ; 

Within these sacred walls 
To Jesus bow. 

3 To-day, the Saviour calls ; 
For refuge fly : 

The storm of vengeance falls, 
Ruin is nigh. 

4 The Spirit calls to-day ; 
Yield to His power ; 

grieve Him not away, 
'Tis mercy's hour, 
S.M. 

Now is the accepted tune. — 2 Cor. vi, 2. 

1 TVr^^ ^ ^ ne accepted time ; 

^ Now is the day of grace ; 
Now, sinners, come, without delay, 
And seek the Saviour's face. 

2 Now is the accepted time ; 
The Saviour calls to-day ; 

To-morrow, it may be too late, 
Then why should you delay ? 
B Now is the accepted time ; 
The gospel bids you come ; 
And every promise in His word 
Declares, — There yet is room. 
4 Lord, draw reluctant hearts 
To seek the Saviour's love. 
Then shall attendant angels bear 
The joyful news above. 

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— Heb. iv.7. 




THE GOSPEL, 



STATEMENTS AND INVITATIONS. 

J Q/? L.M. "WATTS. 

tfci/U The gospel... is the power of God unto 
salvation. — Rom. i. 16. 

1 FT1HIS is the word of truth and love, 
J- Sent to the nations from above ; 
Jehovah here resolves to show 

What His almighty grace can do. 

2 This remedy did wisdom find, 
To heal diseases of the mind ; 

This sovereign balm, whose virtues can 
Restore the ruined creature, man. 

8 The gospel bids the dead revive ; 
Sinners obey the voice and live ; 
Dry bones are raised and clothed afresh, 
And hearts of stone are turned to flesh. 

4 Lions and beasts of savage name 
Put on the nature of the lamb ; 
While the wide world esteem it strange, 
Graze, and admire, and hate the change. 

5 May but this grace my soul renew, 
Let sinners gaze and hate me too : 
The word that saves me does engage 
A sure defence from all their rage. 

J_Q7 L.M. "WATTS. 

•tv • God sent not His Son. ..to condemn. 
John iii. 17. 
1 "TVTOT to condemn the sons of men 
-L-l Did Christ, the S*m of God, appear ; 
No weapons in His hands are seen, 
No flaming sword nor thunder there. 

342 



STATEMENTS. 



2 Such was the pity of our Gocl, 
He loved the race of man so well, 
He sent His Son to bear our load 

Of sins, and save our souls from hell. 

3 Sinners, believe the Saviour's word, 
Trust in His mighty name and live ; 
A thousand joys His lips afford, 
His hand a thousand blessings give. 



u O The Son of man is not come to destroy. 
Luke ix. 56. 

1 /~10ME, happy souls, approach your God 
\J With new melodious songs ; 

Come, render to Almighty grace 
The tribute of your tongues. 

2 So strange, so boundless was the love 

That pitied dying men ; 
The Father sent His equal Son 
To give them life again. 

3 Thy hands, Jesus, were not armed 

With an avenging rod ; 
No hard commission to perform 
The vengeance of a God. 

4 But all was mercy, all was mild, 

And wrath forsook the throne, 
When Christ on the kind errand came, 
And brought salvation down. 

5 Here, sinners, you may heal your wounds, 

And wipe your sorrows dry ; 
'Trust in the mighty Saviour's name, 
And you shall never die. 

6 See, dearest Lord, our willing souls 

Accept Thine offered grace ; 
We bless the great Eedeemer's love, 
And give the Father praise. 




CM. 



WATTS 



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S.M. WATTS. 

How beautiful... the feet of him that bringeth 
good tidings. — Isa. Hi. 7. 

1 TTOW beauteous are their feet 
11 Who stand on Zion's hill ! 

Who bring salvation on their tongues, 
And words of peace reveal. 

2 How charming is their voice ! 
How sweet the tidings are !— 

Zion, behold thy Saviour-King ; 
He reigns and triumphs here. 

3 How happy are our ears 
That hear this joyful sound ! 

Which kings and prophets waited for, 
And sought, but never found. 

4 How blessed are our eyes 
That see this heavenly light ! 

Prophets and kings desired it long, 
But died without the sight. 

5 The watchmen join their voice, 
And tuneful notes employ ; 

. Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, 
And deserts learn the joy. 

6 The Lord makes bare His arm, 
Through all the earth abroad ; 

Let every nation now behold 
Their Saviour and their God. 

CM. WATTS. 
The (/race of God that bringeth salvation. 
Tit. ii. 11. 
1 O ALVATION ! the joyful sound ! 
k3 'Tis pleasure to our ears ; 
A sovereign balm for every wound ; 
A cordial for our fears. 

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STATEMENTS. 



2 Buried in sorrow and in sin, 
At hell's dark door we lay ; 

But we arise by grace divine 
To see a heavenly day. 

3 Salvation ! let the echo fly 
The spacious earth around, 

"While all the armies of the sky 
Conspire to raise the sound. 

CM. WATTS. 

We preach Christ crucified,— 1 Cor. i. 23. 

1 /CHRIST and His cross is all our theme ; 

The mysteries that we speak 
Are scandal in the Jews' esteem, 
And folly to the Greek. 

2 But souls enlightened from above 

With joy receive the word : 
They see what wisdom, power, and love, 
Shine in their dying Lord. 

3 The vital savour of His name 

Restores their fainting breath ; 
But unbelief perverts the same 
To guilt, despair, and death. 

4 Till God diffuse His graces down, 

Like showers of heavenly rain, 
In vain Apollos sows the ground, 
And Paul may plant in vain. 

Rao s.m. beddome. 

CJV/rJ He beheld the city, and wept over it. 
Luke xix. 41. 
1 TTYID Christ o'er sinners weep, 
JLJ And shall our cheeks be dry ? 
Let floods of penitential grief 
Burst forth from every eye. 

.US . 



THE GOSPEL* 



2 The Son of God in tears, 
Angels with wonder see : 
Be thou astonished, my soul ! 
He shed those tears for thee. 

8 He wept that we might weep : 
Each sin demands a tear. 
In heaven alone no sin is found, 
No weeping shall be there. 

4 Then tender be our hearts, 
Our eyes with sorrow dim, 
Till every tear from every eye 
Is wiped away by Him. 




L.M., 6 lines. c. wesley. 

Not willing that any should perish. 



2 Pet. iii. 9. 

1 TTTOULD Jesus have the sinner die ? 

1 V Why hangs He then on yonder tree ? 
What means that strange expiring cry ? 
Sinners, He prays for you and me,— 
Forgive them, Father, forgive : 
■ They know not that by Me they live ! 

2 Thou loving, all-atoning Lamb, 
Thee — by Thy painful agony, 

Thy bloody sweat, Thy grief and shame, 
Thy cross and passion on the tree, 
Thy precious death and life — I pray, 
Take all, take all my sins away, 

let Thy love my heart constrain, 
Thy love for every sinner free ; 
That every fallen soul of man 
May taste the grace that found out me ; 
That all mankind with me may prove 
Thy sovereign, everlasting love. 



3 



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Invitations. 




7s., 6 lines. 
The gospel of peace. — Rom. x. 15. 



1 "VHE that in these courts are found, 

X Listening to the joyful sound, 
Lost, and helpless as ye are, 
Sons of sorrow, sin, and care, 
Glorify the King of kings, 
Take the peace the gospel brings. 

2 Turn to Christ your longing eyes ; 
Yiew His bleeding sacrifice ; 

See through Him your sins forgiven, 
Pardon, holiness, and heaven ; 
Glorify the King of kings, 
Take the peace the gospel brings. 

a£ CM. MEDLEY. 

O I iu ill in no wise cast out. — John vi. 37. 

1 f~\ WHAT amazing words of grace 
v./ Are in the gospel found ! 
Suited to every sinner's case 

Who hears the joyful sound. 

2 Come, then, with all your wants and wounds, 

Your every burden bring ; 
Here love, unchanging love abounds, 

A deep, celestial spring. 
8 This spring with living water flows, 

And heavenly joy imparts ; 
Come, thirsty souls, your wants disclose, 

And drink with thankful hearts. 

4 Whoever will, — gracious word, 

May of this stream partake ; 
Come, thirsty souls, and bless the Lord, 
And drink for Jesus' sake. 

5 Millions of sinners, vile as you, 

Have here found life and peace ; 
Come, then, and prove its virtues too, 
And drink, adore, and bless. 



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THE GOSPEL. 



7s., 6 lines. haweis. 
Let him come unto me. — John vii. 37. 

1 TT^ROM the cross uplifted high, 

J- Where the Saviour deigns to die, 
What melodious sounds I hear, 
Bursting on my ravished ear ! — 
Love's redeeming work is done ; 
Come and welcome, sinner, come. 

2 Sprinkled now with blood the throne : 
Why beneath thy burdens groan ? 
On My pierced body laid, 

Justice owns the ransom paid ; 
Bow the knee, and kiss the Sou : 
Come and welcome, sinner, come. 

3 Spread for thee, the festal board 
See with richest dainties stored ; 
To thy Father's bosom pressed, 
Yet again a child confessed, 
Never from His house to roam : 
Come and welcome, sinner, come. 

4 Soon the days of life shall end ; 
Lo ! I come, your Saviour, Friend, 
Safe your spirit to convey 

To the realms of endless day ; 

Up to My eternal home, 

Come and welcome, sinner, come. 




Come unto me, all ye that labour. 



Matt. xi. 28. 
1 /^OME hither, all ye weary souls, 
v7 Ye heavy-laden sinners, come ; 
I'll give you rest from all your toils, 
And raise you to My heavenly home. 



INVITATIONS. 



2 They shall find rest that learn of Me ; 
I'm of a meek and lowly mind ; 

But passion rages like a sea, 
And pride is restless as the wind. 

3 Blest is the man whose shoulders take 
My yoke, and bear it with delight ; 
My yoke is easy to his neck, 

My grace shall make the burden light : 

4 Jesus, we come at Thy command ; 
With faith and hope and humble zeal, 
Resign our spirits to Thy hand 

To mould and guide us at Thy will. 



V/O I will qke you rest.— -Matt, xi, 28, 

1 f\ ! COMFORT to the dreary ; 
v-/ ! joy to the oppressed ~ 
Come unto Me, ye weary, 

And I will give you rest. 
come in all your weakness, 

Ye sons of guilt and woe ; 
And learn of Him with meekness, 

"Who stooped for us so low. 

2 Ye slaves of servile error, 

W earied with fruitless pains, 
Whose faith is doubt and terror, 

Believe, and lose your chains. 
Renounce the superstition 

To Christ's light yoke preferred ; 
And turn from vain tradition 

To His redeeming word. 

o 

8 Ye who the world have courted, 
And suffered from its spite ; 
Ye who with sin have sported, 
And felt its serpent-bite ; 




CONDER. 



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THE GOSPEL. 



Come learn, your follies quitting, 
That this world's gain is loss ; 

To His mild rule submitting, 
Who bare for you the cross. 

4 come, and make the trial ; 

His service is release ; 
If hard the self-denial, 

Its fruit is joy and peace. 
His grace, your souls defending, 

Shall nerve you for the strife : 
Peace all your steps attending ; 

The prize, immortal life. 



V/ V I stand at the door and knock. — Rev. iii.20. 

1 TOEHOLD a stranger at the door, 

-D He gently knocks, has knocked before ; 
Has waited long ; is waiting still : 
You use no other friend so ill. 

2 But will He prove a friend indeed ? 
He will ; the very friend you need : 

. The Friend of sinners, yes, 'tis He, 
With garments dyed at Calvary. 

3 lovely attitude ! He stands 

With melting heart and open hands ; 
matchless kindness ! and He shows 
This matchless kindness to His foes. 

4 Admit Him, ere His anger burn, 
Lest He depart, and ne'er return: 
Admit Him, or the hour's at hand 
When at* His door, denied you'll stand! 

5 Admit Him, for the human breast 
Ne'er entertained so kind a guest : 
No mortal tongue their joys can tell, 
With whom He condescends to dwell 




L.M. 



GREGG. 



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INVITATIONS. 

6 Sovereign of souls ! Thou Prince of Peace, 
may Thy gentle reign increase : 
Throw wide the door each willing mind ; 
And be His empire all mankind* 



£1 A 87,87,77. Montgomery. 

? J_LU A fountain opened... for sin. — Zech. xiii. 1, 

1 /^OME to Calvary's holy mountain, 
V> Sinners ruined by the fall ; 
Here a pure and healing fountain 

Flows to you, to me, to all, 
In a full, perpetual tide, 
Opened when our Saviour died. 

2 Come, in poverty and meanness ; 

Come, denied without, within; 
From infection and uncleanness, 

From the leprosy of sin, 
Wash your robes and make them white ; 
Ye shall walk with God in light. 

3 Come, in sorrow and contrition, 

Wounded, impotent, and blind ; 
Here the guilty, free remission, 

Here the troubled, peace may find : 
Health this fountain will restore, 
He that drinks shall thirst no more : 

4 He that drinks shall live for ever; 

5 Tis a soul-renewing flood, 
God is faithful ; God will never 

Break His covenant in blood, 
Signed when our Redeemer died, 
Sealed when He was glorified, 





THE GOSPEL. 



m 87,87,47. hart. 
I am not come to call the righteous, hut 
sinners to repentance, — Matt. ix. 13. 

1 /^OME, ye sinners, poor and wretched, 

Weak and wounded, sick and sore ; 
Jesus ready stands to save you, 
Full of pity joined with power. 

He is able ; 
He is willing : doubt no more. 

2 Ho ! ye needy, come, and welcome, 

God's free bounty glorify ; 
True belief and true repentance, 
Every grace that brings us nigh, 

Without money, 
Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 

3 Let not conscience make you linger. 

Nor of fitness fondly dream ; 
All the fitness He requireth, , 

Is to feel your need of Him : 
This He gives you ; 
. 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. 

4 Come, ye weary, heavy laden, 

Bruised and broken by the fall ; 
If you tarry till you're better, 
You will never come at all. 

Not the righteous, 
Sinners, Jesus came to call. 

Agonizing in the garden, 

Lo ! your Saviour prostrate lies : 
On the bloody tree behold Him ; 
Hear Him cry before He dies ; — 
It is finished ! 
Finished, the Great sacrifice, 



5 



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INVITATIONS. 



G Lo ! the incarnate God, ascended, 
Pleads the merit of His blood. 
Venture on Him, venture wholly, 
Let no other trust intrude : 

None but Jesus 
Can do helpless sinners good. 

7 Saints and angels joined in concert^ 
Sing the praises of the Lamb ; 
While the blissful seats of heaven 
Sweetly echo with His name. 



Hallelujah ! 
Sinners here may sing the same. 



JL/v* Conic, for all things are now ready, 

Luke xiv. 17. 
1 TT7ELC0ME, welcome ! Sinner, hear; 



Doubt not, nor distrust the call ; 
Mercy is proclaimed to all. 

2 Welcome to the offered peace : 
Welcome, prisoner, to release : 
Burst thy bonds : be saved ; be free ; 
Rise and come ; He calleth thee. 

3 Welcome, weeping penitent, 
(Trace has made thy heart relent ; 
Welcome, long- estranged child : 
God in Christ is reconciled. 

4 Welcome to the cleansing fount, 
Springing from the sacred mount ; 
Welcome to the feast divine, 
Bread of life, and living wine. 

5 All ye weary and distressed, 
Welcome to relief and rest. 
All is ready ; hear the call. 
There is ample room for all. 




CONDER. 




Hang not back through shame or fear ; 



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THE GOSPEL. 



6 None can come that shall not find, 
Mercy called whom grace inclined ; 
Nor shall any willing heart 

Hear the bitter word, Depart ! 

7 the virtue of that price, 
That redeeming sacrifice ! 

Come, ye bought, but not with gold, 
Welcome to the sacred fold. 



Yet there is room. — Luke xiv. 22. 



JL Immerged in sin and woe, 
The gospel's voice attend, 
Which Jesus sends to you : 
Ye perishing and guilty, come, 
In Jesus' arms there yet is room. 

2 No longer now delay, 
Nor vain excuses frame ; 
He bids you come to-day, 
Though poor and blind and lame : 
. All things are ready, sinner, come ; 
For every trembling soul there's room. 

8 Believe the heavenly word 
His messengers proclaim ; 
He is a gracious Lord, 
And faithful is His name r 
Backsliding souls, return and come, 
Cast off despair, there yet is room. 

4 Compelled by bleeding love, 

Ye wandering sheep, draw iiear : 
Christ calls you from above, 
His loving accents hear : 
Let whosoever will, now come, 
In mercy's breast there yet is room. 




6666,88. 



BODEN. 



1 




354 



INVITATIONS. 

7.6.D., Peculiar. Hastings, 
Flee from the wrath to come. — Matt. iii. 7, 

1 TRYING souls, fast bound in sin, 
-L^ Trembling and repining, 
With no ray of light divine 

On your pathway shining, 
Why in darkness wander on, 

Filled with consternation ? 
Jesus lives, — in Him alone 

Can you find salvation. 

2 Worthless all your righteousness ; 

You the law have broken ; 
Flee, then, to His sovereign grace, 

Mercy thus hath spoken. 
Why, in deeds that you have clone, 

Seek for consolation ? 
Jesus lives, — in Him alone 

Can you find salvation. 

3 Prostrate bow, confess your guilt, 

Own your lost condition ; 
'Yield to Him, whose blood was spilt, 

Unreserved submission : 
Then no more in anguish groan; 

Seek His mediation ; 
Jesus lives, — in Him alone 

Can you find salvation. 

4 Linger not on all the plain, 

Vengeance is pursuing ; 
Midst the dying and the slain, 

Save your souls from ruin : 
Flee to Him who can atone ; 

Flee from condemnation ; 
Jesus lives, — in Him alone 

Can you find salvation. 

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THE GOSPEL. 



K1 pf S.M. WATTS. 

t/Xtf Look unto vie, and be ye saved. 
Isa. xlv. 22. 

1 TilHE Lord on high proclaims 

X His Godhead from His throne : — 
Mercy and justice are the names 
By which I will he known. 

2 Ye dying souls, that sit 
In darkness and distress, 

Look from the borders of the pit 
To My recovering grace. 

Sinners shall hear the sound ; 
Their thankful tongues shall own — 

Our righteousness and strength are found 
In Thee, the Lord, alone. 

4 In Thee shall Israel trust, 
And see their guilt forgiven ; 
God will pronounce the sinner just ? 
And take the saint to heaven. 

r. 1 /? CM. WATTS. 

eJXU All things are ready, Comer — Matt. xxii. 4, 

1 T ET every mortal ear attend, 
J-J And every heart rejoice; 
The trumpet of the gospel sounds 

With an inviting voice. 

2 Ho ! all ye hungry, starving souls 9 

That feed upon the wind, 
And vainly strive with earthly toys 
To fill an empty mind ; 

3 Eternal Wisdom lias prepared 

A soul-reviving feast. 
And hids your longing appetites 
The rich provision taste. 

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INVITATIONS. 



4 Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, 

And pine away and die ; 
Here you may quench your raging thirst 
With springs that never dry. 

5 Great God ! the treasures of Thy love 

Are everlasting mines j 
Deep as our helpless miseries are, 
And boundless as our sins. 

6 The happy gates of gospel grace 

Stand open night and day ; 
Lord, we are come to seek supplies, 
And drive our wants away. 




Ho ! everj/ one that thirsteth, come. 



Isa. lv. 1. 

1 TTQ ! every one that thirsts, draw nigh ; 
XX Thus God invites the fallen race ; 
Mercy and free salvation buy. 

Buy wine and milk and gospel grace, 

2 Come to the living waters, come ; 
Sinners, obey your Maker's call ; 
Eeturn, ye weary wanderers, home, 
And find My grace is free for all. 

3 See from the Bock a fountain rise ; 
For you in healing streams it rolls : 
Money ye need not bring, nor price, 
Ye labouring, burdened, sin- sick souls. 

4 Nothing ye in exchange shall give ; 
Leave all you have and are behind ; 
Frankly the gift of God receive, 
Pardon and peace in Jesus find. 

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10 CM. STEE] 

O If any man ikirst, let Mm come unto me 
and drink. — John vii. 37. 

1 FT1HE Saviour calls ; let every ear 
X Attend the heavenly sound. 

Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear ; 
Hope smiles reviving round. 

2 For every thirsty, longing heart 

Here streams of bounty flow ; 
And life and health and bliss impart 
To banish mortal woe. 

8 Ye sinners, come ; 'tis mercy's voice ; 
The gracious call obey : 
Mercy invites to heavenly joys ; 
And can you yet delay ? 

4 Dear Saviour, draw reluctant hearts ; 
To Thee let sinners fly, 
And take the bliss Thy love imparts, 
And drink, and never die. 



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S.M. 

The Spirit and the Bride say, Come. 
Rev. xxii. 17. 

THE Spirit to our hearts 
Is whispering, — Sinner, come ; 
The Bride, the Church of Christ proclaims 
To all His children, — Come. 

Let him that heareth say 
To all about him, — Come ; 
Let him that thirsts for righteousness, 
To Christ, the fountain, come. 

Yes ! whosoever will, 
let him freely come, 
And freely drink the stream of life ; 
'Tis Jesus bids him come. 



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4 Lo ! Jesus, who invites, 
Declares, — I quickly come ; 
Lord, even so I I wait Thy hour : 
Jesus, my Saviour, come ! 




L.M. COLLYER. 

Return unto me.—lssi. xliv. 22. 



1 "OETURN, wanderer, return, 

JAj And seek an injured Father's face ; 
Those warm desires that in thee burn 
Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 

2 Return, wanderer, return, 

And seek a Father's melting heart, 
Whose pitying eyes thy grief discern, 
Whose hand can heal thy inward smart. 

3 Return, wanderer, return, 

He heard thy deep, repentant sigh ; 
He saw thy softened spirit mourn, 
When no intruding ear was nigh. 

4 Return, wanderer, return, 
Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live ; 
Go to His bleeding feet, and learn, 
How freely Jesus can forgive. 

5 Return, wanderer, return, 
And wipe away the falling tear ; 

'Tis God who says — No longer mourn ; 
'Tis Mercy's voice invites thee near. 

CM. HASTINGS. 

Let him return unto the Lord. — Isa. lv. 7. 
1 "OETURN, wanderer, to thy home, 
-TL Thy Father calls for thee ; 
No longer now an exile roam, 

In guilt and misery. [Return, return.] 

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2 Return, wanderer, to thy home, 
Tis Jesus calls for thee ; 
The Spirit and the Bride say, Come : 

now for refuge nee. [Return, return.] 

8 Return, wanderer, to thy home, 
'Tis madness to delay ; 
There are no pardons in the tomb, 

And brief is mercy's clay. [Return, return.] 



OhJhJ Turn Thou us unto Thee. — Lam. v. 21. 

1 i^OME, Thou all- victorious Lord, 
yJ Thy power to us make known ; 
Strike with the hammer of Thy word, 

And break these hearts of stone. 

2 Speak with the voice that wakes the dead, 

And bids the sleeper rise , 
And make each guilty conscience dread, 
The death that never dies. 

3 Convince us of our anbelief, 

Our ruined state explain ; 
Fill every heart with sacred grief, 
And penitential pain. 

4 that' we all might now begin 

Our foolishness to mourn : 
Might turn at once from every sin, 
And to our Saviour turn. 

5 Give us ourselves and Thee to know, 

In this our gracious day : 
Repentance unto life bestow, 
And take our sins away. 




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1 X OKD, how secure my conscience was, 
J-^ And felt no inward dread ; 

I was alive without the law, 

And thought my sins were dead. 

2 My hopes of heaven were firm and bright, 

But since the precept came 
With a convincing power and light, 
I find how vile I am. 

3 My guilt appeared but small before, 

Till terribly I saw 
How perfect, holy, just, and pure 
Was Thine eternal law. 

4 Then felt my soul the heavy load, 

My sins revived again, 
I had provoked a dreadful God, 
And all my hopes were slain. 

5 I'm like a helpless captive sold 

Under the power of sin ; 
I cannot, do the good I would, 
Nor keep my conscience clean. 



ITS COMMENCEMENT. 



REPENTANCE. 




I was alive ivitlwut the law once. 
Rom. vii. 9. 



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6 My God, I cry with every breath 
For some kind power to save, 
To break the yoke of sin and death, 
And thus redeem the slave. 

Kty/i S.M. WATTS. 

tz/V-fc Israel cloth not 1 know : my people doth not 
consider. — Isa. i. 3. 

1 TS this the kind return, 

-A- Are these the thanks we owe, 
Thus to abuse eternal love, 
Whence all our blessings now ? 

2 To what a stubborn frame 
Has sin reduced our mind! 

What strange rebellious wretches we, 
And God as strangely kind ! 

3 On us He bids the sun 
Shed his reviving rays ; 

For us the skies their circles run, 
To lengthen out our days. 

4 Turn, turn us, Mighty God, 
And mould our souls afresh : 

Break, sovereign grace, these hearts of stone, 
And give us hearts of flesh. 

5 Let past ingratitude 
Provoke our weeping eyes, 

And hourly as new mercies fall, 
Let hourly thanks arise. 

KOK S.M. BRONTE. 

OhJt) I am oppressed ; undertake for me. 
Isa. xxxviii. 14. 
1 /"OPPRESSED with sin and woe, 
V/ A burdened heart I bear ; 
Opposed by many a mighty foe, 
Yet will I not despair. 



REPENTANCE. 



2 With this polluted heart 
I dare to come to Thee, — 
Holy and mighty as Thou art, — 
For Thou wilt pardon me. 

8 I feel that I am weak, 
And prone to every sin ; 
But Thou who giv'st to those who seek, 
Wilt give me strength within. 

4 I need not fear my foes ; 
I need not yield to care ; 

I need not sink beneath my woes, 
For Thou wilt answer prayer. 

5 In my Redeemer's name, 
I give myself to Thee ; 

And, all unworthy as I am, 
My God will welcome me. 



/vU Take not Thy Holt/ Spirit from me. 
Psa. li. 11. 

1 T)OWED with a sense of sin, I faint 
JJ Beneath the complicated load ; 
Father, attend my deep complaint, — 

I am Thy creature, Thou my God. 

2 Though I have broke Thy righteous law, 
Yet with me let Thy Spirit stay ; 
Thyself from me do not withdraw, 

Nor take my spark of hope away. 

3 Mercy unlimited is Thine ; 
God of the penitent Thou art ; 
The saving power of blood divine 
Shall ease the anguish of my heart. 

4 Then let not sin my ruin be, 
Give me in Thee my rest to find : 
Jesus, the sick have need of Thee, — 
Thou great Physician of mankind. 




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5 In my salvation, Lord, display 
The triumphs of abounding grace ; 
Tell me my guilt is done away, 
And turn my mourning into praise. 4 

6 Then shall I add my feeble song 

To theirs who chant Thy praise on high, 
Aud spread with an immortal tongue 
Thy glory through the echoing sky. 



KtyJ CM. STENNETT. 

f //V i Site stood at His feet.. weeping. 
Luke vii. 38. 

1 pKOSTRATE, dear Jesus, at Thy feet 
JL A guilty rebel lies ; 

And upwards to the mercy- seat 
Presumes to lift his eyes. 

2 let not Justice frown me hence, 

Stay, stay the vengeful storm ; 
Forbid it, that Omnipotence 
Should crush a feeble worm. 

3 If tears of sorrow would suffice 

To pay the debt I owe, 
Tears should from both my weeping eyes 
In ceaseless torrents flow : 

4 But no such sacrifice I plead 

To expiate my guilt ; 
No tears, but those which Thou hast shed ; 
No blood, but Thou hast spilt. 

5 Think of Thy sorrows, dearest Lord, 

And all my sins forgive : 
Justice will well approve the word 
That bids the sinner live. 

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PQQ 7s. D. C. WESLEY. 

tJhJvJ How shall I (jive thee up. 7 — Hos. xi. 8. 
1 T^EPTH of uiere} r ! can there be 

U Mercy still reserved for me ? 

Can my God His wrath forbear ? 

Me, the chief of sinners, spare ? 

I have long withstood His grace, 

Long provoked Him to His face ; 

Would not hearken to His calls ; 

Grieved Him by a thousand falls. 

k 2 Kindled His relentings are ; 
Me He still delights to spare ; 
Cries,- — How shall I give thee up ? 
Lets the lifted thunder drop. 
There for me the Saviour stands : 
Shows His wounds, and spreads His hands. 
God is love, I know, I feel ; 
Jesus pleads, and loves me still. 

8 Jesus, answer from above : 
Is not all Thy nature love ? 
Wilt Thou not the wrong forget ? 
Suffer me to kiss Thy feet ? 
If I rightly read Thy heart, 
If Thou all compassion art, 
Bow Thine ear, in mercy bow; 
Pardon and accept me now. 

4 Pity from Thine eye let fall ; 
By a look my soul recall ; 
Now, the stone to flesh convert, 
Cast a look, and break my heart. 
Now incline me to repent ; 
Let me now my fall lament : 
Now, my foul revolt deplore : 
Weep, believe, and sin no more. 

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rhJU Peter cried, Lord, save me. — Matt. xiv. 30. 

1 TV/TERCY alone can meet my case; 
JJ-L For mercy, Lord, I cry. 
Jesus ! Redeemer ! show Thy face 

In mercy, or I die. 

2 Save me, for none beside can save. 

At Thy command I tread, 
With failing step, life's stormy wave ; — 
The wave goes o'er my head. 

8 I perish, and my doom were just ; 
But wilt Thou leave me ? — No ! 
I hold Thee fast, my hope, my trust ; 
I will not let Thee go. 

4 Still sure to me Thy promise stands, 

And ever must abide : 
Behold it written on Thy hands, 
And graven in Thy side. 

5 To this, this only will I cleave; 

Thy word is all my plea ; 
That word is truth, and I believe :— 
Have mercy, Lord, on me. 



Be merciful to me, Psa. vi. 1. 

1 TTTITH broken heart and contrite sigh, 

V V A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry; 
Thy pardoning grace is rich and free, 
God, be merciful to me. 

2 I smite upon my troubled breast, 

With deep and conscious guilt oppressed 5 
Christ and His cross my only plea; 
God, be merciful to me* 




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3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes, 
Nor dare uplift them to the sides ; 
But Thou dost all my anguish see, 
God, be merciful to me. 

4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done, 
Can for a single sin atone ; 

To Calvary alone I flee, 
God, be merciful to me. 

5 And when redeemed from sin and hell, 
With all the ransomed throng I dwell, 
My raptured song shall ever be, 



Luke xviii. 13. 

1 T OKD, like the publican, I stand, 
J-J And lift my heart to Thee ; 

Thy pardoning grace, God, command ; 
Be merciful to me. 

2 I smite upon my anxious breast, 

O'erwhelmed with agony ; 
save my soul by sin oppressed ; 
Be merciful to me. 

8 My guilt, my shame I all confess, 
I have no hope nor plea 
But Jesus' blood and righteousness ; 
Be merciful to me. 

4 The chief of sinners though I am, 
And vile beyond degree, 
To die for me Immanuel came J 
Be merciful to me. 



God has been merciful to me. 




God be merciful to me a sinner. 



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5 Here at Thy cross I still would wait, 
Nor from its shelter liee, 
Till Thou. God, in mercy great. 
Art merciful to me. 



KOO CM. COWPEE. 

O'),^ I am the Lord thathealeth thee.— Ex.xv.26. 

1 T TEAL us, Immanuel, we are hero. 
JL JL Waiting to feel Thy touch ; 
Deep -wounded souls to Thee repair 

And, Saviour, we are such. 

2 Our faith is feeble, we confess : 

We faintly trust Thy word ; 
But wilt Thou pity us the less ? 
Be that far from Thee, Lord. 

8 Remember him who once applied 
With trembling for relief : — 
Lord, I believe, with tears he cried, — 
help my unbelief. 

4 She, too, who touched Thee in the press, 

And healing virtue stole, 
Was answered, — Daughter, go in peace, 
Thy faith hath made thee whole. 

5 Concealed amid the gathering throng, 

She would have shunned Thy view ; 
And if her faith was firm and strong, 
Had strong misgivings too. 

6 Like her, with hopes and fears we come 

To touch Thee, if we may ; 
send us not despairing home ; 
Send none unhealed awav, 



REPENTANCE. 

^00 7.7.7.5. MRS. MORRIS. 

When thou hear est, forgive. 
1 Kings viii. BO. 
^ OD of pity, God of grace, 
iJT When we humbly seek Thy face, 
Bend from heaven, Thy dwelling-place : 
Hear, forgive and save. 



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2 When we in Thy temple meet, 
Spread our wants before Thy feet, 
Pleading at the mercy- seat : 

Look from heaven and save, 

3 When Thy love our hearts shall fill, 
And we long to do Thy will, 
Turning to Thy holy hill : 

Lord, accept and save, 

4 Should we wander from Thy fold, 
And our love 1,0 Thee grow cold, 
With a pitying eye behold : 

Lord, forgive and save. 

5 Should the hand of sorrow press, 
Earthly care and want distress, 
May our souls Thy peace possess : 

Jesus, hear and save. 

Cf And whate'er our cry may be, 
When we lift our hearts to Thee, 
From our burden set us free : 

Hear, forgive and save. 

wLQA e,M. s.lhowne. 

OO db Jesus, Master, have mercy on us, 
Luke xvii. IB. 
1 T QRD, at Thy feet we shin::-;: lie, 
-AJ And knock at mercy's door : 
With heavy her.rt and downcast eye, 
Jhv favour we implore, 



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2 On us, the vast extent display 
Of Thy forgiving love ; 
Take all our heinous guilt away ; 
This heavy load remove. 

8 'Tis mercy — mercy we implore ; 
We would Thy pity move ; 
Thy grace is an exhaustless store, 
And Thou thyself art Love. 

4 ! for Thine own, for Jesus' sake, 

Our numerous sins forgive ; 
Thy grace our rocky hearts can break, 
Our breaking hearts relieve. , 

5 Thus melt us down, thus make us bend. 

And Thy dominion own ; 
Nor let a rival dare pretend 
To repossess Thy throne. 



Forgive lis our debts, as we forgive. 



-JL Though Thy law is reconciled, 
By Thy pardoning grace I live ; 
Daily still I cry, — Forgive. 

2 Though my ransom-price He paid, 
Upon whom my guilt was laid, 
Humbly at Thy mercy-seat, 

Full remission I entreat. 

3 Lord, forgive me, day by day, 
Debts I cannot hope to pay ; 
Duties I have left undone ; 
Evils I have failed to shun ; 

4 Trespasses in word or thought ; 
Deeds from evil motive wrought ; 
Cold ingratitude, distrust ; 
Thoughts unhallowed and unjust. 




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Matt. vi. 12. 
1 T71ATHER, to Thy sinful child 



KEPENTANCE. 



' 5 Gracious Lord, and are there those 
Who my debtors are, or foes ? 
I, who by forgiveness live, 
Here their trespasses forgive. 

G Much forgiven, may I learn 
Love for hatred to return ; 
Then assured my heart shall be, 
Thou, my God, hast pardoned me. 

KO(\ L.M. WATTS. 

V? )Q I dwell with him also that is of a contrite 
'and humble spirit. — Isa. lvii. 15. 

1 mHUS saith the high and lofty One,— 
X I sit upon My holy throne ; 

My name is God, I dwell on high. 
Dwell in Mine own eternity. 

2 But I descend to worlds below, 
On earth I have a mansion too ; 
The humble spirit and contrite 
Is an abode of My delight. 

3 The humble soul My words revive, 
I bid the mourning sinner live, 
Heal all the broken hearts I find, 
And ease the sorrows of the mind. 

4 may Thy pardoning grace be nigh, 
Lest we should faint, despair, and die ; 
Thus shall our better thoughts approve 
The methods of Thy chastening love. 



• I have.. .heard Ephraim bemoaning, 
Jer. xxxi. 18. 

DEAR Lord, accept a sinful heart, 
Which of itself complains, 
And mourns, with much and frequent smart, 
The evil it contains. 




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2 How eager are my thoughts to roam 

In quest of what they love ! 
But ah ! wheu duty calls them home, 
How heavily they move ! 

3 cleanse me in the Saviour's blood ; 

Transform me by Thy power ; 
And make me Thy beloved abode, 
And let me roam no more. 




CM. 

According to His mercy He saved us. 



Titus iii. 5. 

1 T~ OBI), we confess our numerous faults 
JLi How great our guilt has been ! 
Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, 

And all our lives were sin. 

2 But, my soul, for ever praise, 

For ever love His name 
Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways 
Of folly, sin, and shame. 

3 'Tis not by works of righteousness 

Which our own hands have done : 
But we are saved by sovereign grace. 
Abounding through His Son. 

4 'Tis from the mercy of our Cod 

That all our hopes begin ; 
'Tis by the water and the blood 
Our souls are washed from sin. 

5 'Tis through the purchase of His death 

Who hung upon the tree. 
The Spirit is sent down to breathe 
On such dry bones as we. 

G Baised from the dead, we live anew ; 
And, justified by grace, 
We shall appear in glory too, 
And see our Father's face. 



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S.M. BEDDOME. 

Faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Acts xx. 21. 
"T^AITH ! 'tis a precious grace, 
JL Where'er it is bestowed; 
It boasts of a celestial birth* 
And is the gift of God. 



Jesus it owns a King, 
An all- atoning Priest ; 
It claims no merit of its own, 
But looks for all in Christ. 



8 On Him it safely leans, 
In times of deep distress ; 
Flies to the fountain of His blood, 
And trusts His righteousness. 

<! All through the wilderness 
It is our strength and stay : 
Nor can we miss the heavenly road, 
While faith directs our way. 

5 Since 'tis Thy work alone, 
And that divinely free, 
Lord, send the Spirit of Thy Son 
To work that faith in me, 



L.M. C. WESLEY. 

The Author and Finisher of our faith. 
Heb. xii. 2. 
1 A UTHOR of faith, Eternal Word, 

Whose Spirit breathes the active flame ; 
Faith, like its Finisher and Lord, 
To-day. as yesterday, the same, 

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2 To Thee our humble hearts aspire, 
And ask the gift unspeakable : 
Increase in us the kindled fire, 

In us the work of faith fulfil. 

3 To him that in Thy name believes, 
Eternal life is freely given ; 

Of Thy rich grace he all receives,— 
Pardon, and holiness, and heaven. 

4 The things unknown to feeble sense, 
Unseen by reason's glimmering ray, 
With strong, commanding evidence, 
Their heavenly origin display. 

5 Faith lends its realizing light, 

The clouds disperse, the shadows fly ; 
The invisible appears in sight, 
And God is seen by mortal eye. 



Faith without works is dead. — Jas. ii. 26. 

1 "Tl/TISTAKEN souls, that dream of heaven, 
-i-J-L And make their empty boast, 

Of inward joys, and sins forgiven 
While they are slaves to lust. 

2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, 

If faith be cold and dead ; 
None but a living power unites 
To Christ, the Living Head. 

3 'Tis faith that changes all the heart ; 

'Tis faith that works by love ; 
That bids all sinful joys depart, 
And lifts the thoughts above. 

4 'Tis faith that conquers earth and hell 

By a celestial power ; 
This is the grace that shall prevail 
In the decisive hour. 




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5 Faith must obey her Father's will, 
As well as trust His grace ; 
A pardoning God is jealous still 
For His own holiness. 



CM. WATTS. 

By the deeds of the law there shall no flesh 
be justified. — Rom. hi. 20. 

1 "\TAIN are the hopes the sons of men 

▼ On their own works have built ; 
Their hearts by nature all unclean, 
And all their actions guilt. 

2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths 

Without a murmuring word ; 
And the whole race of Adam stand 
Guilty before the Lord. 

3 In vain we ask God's righteous law 

To justify us now ; 
Since to convince and to condemn 
Is all the law can do. 

•i Jesus, how glorious is Thy grace ! 
When in Thy name we trust, 
Our faith receives a righteousness 
That makes the sinner just. 



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The righteousness which is of God by faith. 
Phil. iii. 9. 

1 "1VTO more, my God, I boast no more 
-Ll Of all the duties I have done ; 

I quit the hopes I held before, 
To trust the merits of Thy Son. 

2 Now, for the love I bear His name, 
What was my gain I count my loss ; 
My former pride I call my shame, 
And nail my glory to His cross. 

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8 Yes, and I must and will esteem 
All tilings but loss for Jesus' sake : 
may my soul be found in Hint, 
And of His righteousness partake. 

4 The best obedience of my hands 
Dares not appear before Thy throne ; 
But faith can answer Thy demands 
By pleading what my Lord has done. 



G64.66C4. RAY PALMER. 

I live by the faith of the Son of God. 
Gal. ii. 20. 
1 TV/TY faith looks up to Thee, 
JJ-JL Thou Lamb of Calvary ; 

Saviour Divine : 
Now hear me while I pray ; 
Take all my guilt away ; 
let me from this day 
Be wholly Thine.' 

" 2 May Thy rich grace impart 
Strength to my fainting heart, 

My zeal inspire : 
As Thou hast died for me, 
may my love to Thee 
Pure, warm, and changeless be, 

A living fire. 

o While life's dark maze I tread, 
And griefs around me spread, 

Be Thou my guide ; 
Bid darkness turn to day. 
Wipe sorrow's tears away. 
Nor let me ever stray 

From Thee aside. 




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4 When ends life's transient dream, 
When death's cold, sullen stream 

Shall o'er me roll ; 
Blest Saviour., then, in love, 
Fear and distrust remove ; 
hear me safe above — 

A ransomed soul. 



So must the Son of man be lifted up. 

John hi. 14. 

1 did the Hebrew prophet raise 
k5 The brazen serpent high. 
The wounded felt immediate ease, 

The camp forbore to die. 

2 Look upward in the dying hour, 

And live. — the prophet cries : 
But Christ performs a nobler cure, 
When Faith lifts up her eyes, 

3 High on the cross the Saviour hung, 

High in the heavens He reigns ; 
Here sinners by the old serpent stung 
Look, and forget their pains. 

4 "When God's own Son is lifted up, 

A dying world revives : 
The Jew beholds the glorious hope, 
The expiring (xentile lives. 



tU It is iwt possible that the blood of hulls and 
of goats should takeaway sins. — Heb. x. 4. 
' 1 "V^OT all the biood of beasts, 
-Ll On Jewish altars slain, 
Could give the guilty conscience peace, 
Or wash away the stain : 




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2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, 
Takes all our sins away ; 

A sacrifice of nobler name 
And richer blood than they. 

3 My faith would lay her hand 
On that dear head of Thine, 

"While like a penitent I stand, 
And there confess my sin. 

4 My soul looks back to see 
The burdens Thou didst bear 

When hanging on the cursed tree, 
And hopes her guilt was there. 

5 Believing, we rejoice 

To see the curse remove ; 
We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, 
And sing His bleeding love. 



1 jfc • Come unto vie. — Matt. xi. 28. 

1 TUST as I am — without one plea, 

. t) But that Thy blood was shed for me, 
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, 
Lamb of God, I come. 

2 Just as I am — and waiting not 
To rid my soul of one dark blot ; 

To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, 
Lamb of God, I come. 

3 Just as I am — though tossed about 
With many a conflict, many a doubt, 
Fightings within, and fears without, 



4 Just as I am— poor, wretched, blind ; 
Sight, riches, healing of the mind, 
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, 




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Lamb of God, I come. 



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5 Just as I am — Thou wilt receive, 
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; 
Because Thy promise I believe, 

Lamb of God, I come. 

6 Just as I am — Thy love unknown 
Has broken every barrier down, 
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, 

Lamb of God, I come. 



' jtO A fountain opened . . .for sin and 
uncleanness. — Zech. xiii. 1. 

1 mHERE is a fountain filled with blood, 
J- Prawn from Immanuel's veins ; 
And sinners plunged beneath that flood 

Lose all their guilty stains. 

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see 

That fountain in his day ; 
And there may I, though vile as he, 
Wash all my sins away. 

3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood 

Shall never lose its power, 
Till the whole ransomed church of God 
Be saved, to sin no more. 

4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream 

Thy flowing wounds supply, 
Redeeming love has been my theme, 
And shall be till I die : 

5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, 

I'll sing Thy power to save ; 
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue 
Lies silent in the grave. 




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That rod' was Christ. — 1 Cor. x. 1. 



1 X>OGK of Ages, cleft for me, 
J-w Let me hide myself in Tliee : 
Let the water and the blood, 
From Thy riven side which flowed. 
Be of sin the double cure. — 
Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 

2 Not the labours of my hands 
Can fulfil Thy law's demands. 
Could my zeal no respite know, 
Could my tears for ever flow, 
All for sin could not atone ; 
Thou must save, and Thou alone. 

3 Nothing in my hand I bring ; 
Simply to Thy cross I cling ; 
Naked, come to Thee for dress ; 
Helpless, look to Thee for grace : 
Vile, I to the Fountain fly : 
Wash me, Saviour, or I die. 

4 While I draw this fleeting breath, 

- When mine eyes shall close in death, 
W T hen I soar to worlds unknown, 
See Thee on Thy judgment -throne, 
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 
Let me hide myself in Thee. 

7S. D. C. WESLEY. 

OOV Who hair fed -for refuge.— Heb. vi. 18. 
1 TESUS, Refuge of my soul, 
*J Let me to Thy bosom fly. 
While the nearer waters roll, 
While the tempest still is high. 
Hide me, my Saviour, hide, 
Till the storm of life be past : 
Safe into the haven guide : 
receive my soul at last. 

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2 Other refuge have I none : 
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee : 
Leave, ah ! leave me not alone. 
Still support and comfort me. 

All my trust on Thee is stayed ; 
All my help from Thee I bring ; 
Cover my defenceless head 
With the shadow of Thy wing. 

3 Thou, Christ, art all I want : 
More than all in Thee I find ; 
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, 
Heal the sick, and lead the blind. 
Just and Holy is Thy name : 

I am all unrighteousness : 
False, and full of sin I am : 
Thou art full of truth and grace. 

4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found ; 
(irace to cover all my sin. 

Lei the healing streams abound : 
Make and keep me pure within. 
Thou of life the Fountain art , 
Freely let me take of Thee : 
Spring Thou up within my heart, 
Rise to all eternity. 



K 1 8.7. D. TURNER, 

pJX Jesus, Tliou Son of David, have mercy. 

Mark x. 47. 
1 TESUS, full of all compassion, 
*J Hear a humble sinner* s cry : 
Let me see Thy great salvation. 

Or in dark despair I die. 
Guilty, but with heart relenting. 

Overwhelmed with helpless grief ; 
Prostrate at Thv feet repenting. 
Send, send mc quick relief, 



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2 Whither should my soul be flying, 

But to Him who comfort gives ? 
Whither from the dread of dying, 

But to Him who ever lives ? 
Hear then, Gracious Saviour, hear me, 

My soul cleaveth to the dust ; 
Send the Comforter to cheer me ; 
Lo ! in Thee I put my trust. 

3 On the word Thy blood hath sealed, 

Hangs my everlasting all. 
Let Thine arm be now revealed : 

Stay, stay me, lest I fall : 
With Thy righteousness and Spirit, 

I am more than angels blest : 
Heir with Thee, all things inherit, — 

Peace and joy and endless rest. 



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Thou hast the words of eternal life* 
John vi. 68. 

TO Thee, Thou bleeding Lamb, to Thee, 
For pardon, peace, and life we flee ; 
The shelter of Thy cross we claim ; 
Thy righteousness alone we name. 
Low at Thy feet, we, suppliant, fall, 
Our Lord, our Life, our All in all. 



REGENERATION AND ADOPTION. 

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OOO So is every one . . . bom of the Spirit. 
John iii. 8. 
1 "'VTOT all the outward forms on earth, 
-L-^l Nor rites that God has given, 
Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth, 
Can raise a soul to heaven. 

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2 The sovereign will of God alone 
Creates us heirs of grace ; 
Born in the image of His Son, 
A new peculiar race. 

8 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, 
Blows on the sons of flesh, 
New models all the carnal mind, 
And forms the man afresh. 

4 Our quickened souls awake, and rise 
From the long sleep of death ; 
On heavenly things we fix our eyes, 
And praise employs our breath. 

£ 4 CM. WATTS. 

OQz A new creature. — 2 Cor. v. 17. 

1 ll/TIGHTY Redeemer, set me free 
J3JL From my old state of sin : 

make my soul alive to Thee, 
Create new powers within. 

2 Renew mine eyes, and form mine ears, 

And mould my heart afresh ; 
Give me new passions, joys, and fears, 
And turn the stone to flesh. 

3 Far from the regions of the dead, 

From sin and earth and hell, 
In the new world that grace has made 
I would for ever dwell. 




L.M. WATTS. 

Joy . . . over one sinner that repenteth. 



Luke xv. 7. 
1 TTTHO can describe the joys that rise 
V V Through all the courts of Paradise, 
To see a prodigal return, 
To see an heir of glory born ? 



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2 With joy the Father cloth approve 
The fruit of His eternal love ; 

The Son with joy looks down and sees 
The purchase of His agonies. 

3 The Spirit takes delight to view 
The holy soul He formed anew ; 
And saints and angels join to sing 
The growing empire of their King. 



OxJXow are we the sons of God. — 1 John iii. 2. 

1 T)EHOLD, what wondrous grace 
J3 The Father hath bestowed 

On sinners of a mortal race. 
To call them — sons of God. 

2 'Tis no surprising thing 
That we should he unknown ; 

The Jewish world knew not their King— 
God's everlasting Son. 

8 Nor doth it yet appear 

How great we must he made ; 
. But when we see our Saviour here, 
We shall he like our Head. 

4 A hope so much divine 
May trials well endure ; 

May cleanse our souls from sense and sin, 
As Christ the Lord is pure. 

5 If in my Father's love 
I share a filial part, 

Send down Thy Spirit like a dove, 
To rest upon my heart. 

G We would no longer lie 

Like slaves beneath the thro:::. : 
My faith shall Abba, Father, cry, 
Arid Thou, the kiri drer] own. 




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ADOPTION. 



KK'Y 7s., 6 lines. Hammond. 

OO I Called the sons of God. — 1 John iii. 1. 

1 T3LESSED are the sons of God ; 

-D They are bought with Christ's own blood ; 
They are ransomed from the grave ; 
Life eternal they shall have. 
With them numbered may we be, 
Now and through eternity. 

2 They are justified by grace ; 
They enjoy a solid peace ; 

All their sins are washed away ; 
They shall stand in God's great day. 
With them numbered may we be, 
Now and through eternity. 

8 They produce the fruits of grace 
In the works of righteousness. 
Born of God, they hate all sin ; 
God's pure word remains within. 
With them numbered may we be, 
Now and through eternity. 

4 They have fellowship wdth God, 
Through the Mediator's blood : 
One with God, in Jesus one, 
. Glory is in them begun. 
With them numbered may we be, 
Now and through eternity. 



KKQ CM. JUDSON, 

t~stJO O ur Father, which art in heaven. 
Matt. vi. 9. 
1 /^\UR Father, God, who art in heaven, 
\s All hallowed be Thy name ! 
Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
In earth and heaven the same. 

2 5 3^5 



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2 Give us, this clay, our daily bread ; 
And, as we those forgive 
Who sin against us, so may we 
Forgiving grace receive. 

o Into temptation lead us not : 
From evil set us free ; 
The kingdom, power, and glory, Lord, 
Ever belong to Thee. 



Hallowed be Thy name. — Matt. vi. 9. 

1 TT°LY, holy, holy, Lord, 

J-JL In the highest heavens adored, 
Author of all nature's frame ; 
Father ! hallowed be Thy name. 

2 Though estranged from Thee in heart, 
Doubtless Thou our Father art : 
From Thy hand our spirits came : 
Father ! hallowed be Thy name. 

8 Nor by nature's tie alone 
Thou art as our Father known : 
Nearer now, in Christ, our claim : 
Father ! hallowed be Thy name. 

4 Born anew, may we feel 
Filial love, the Spirit's seal ; 

Cleansed from guilt, redeemed from shame : 
Father ! hallowed be Thy name. 

5 Whether, then, in want or wealth, 
Joy or sorrow, pain or health, 
Still our prayer shall be the same : 
Father ! hallowed be Thy name* 




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ADOPTION. 



560 



CM. STEELE, 

Doubtless Thou, art our Father, 
Isa. lxiii. 16. 

1 "T\/TY Grbd> ray Father, blissful name ! 
jLVX may I call Thee mine ? 

May I with sweet assurance claim 
A portion so divine ? 

2 This only can my fears control, 

And bid my sorrows fly. 
What harm can ever reach my soul 
Beneath my Father's eye ? 

3 What e'er Thy providence denies, 

I calmly would resign, 
For Thou art good and just and wise : 

bend my will to Thine. 
1 Whate'er Thy sacred will ordains, 

give me strength to bear ; 
And let me know my Father reigns, 

And trust His tender care. 

5 Thy sovereign ways 'are all unknown 

To my weak, erring sight ; 
Yet let my soul adoring own 
That all Thy ways are right. 

6 My God, my Father, be Thy name 

My solace and my stay. 
wilt Thou seal my humble claim, 
And drive my fears away ? 



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The Lord direct your hearts into the lore 

of God.— 2 Thess. hi. 5. 
IHOU hidden Love of Cod, whose height, 
Whose depth unfathomed, no man knows ) 
I see from far Thy beautedus light, 
Inly I sigh for Thy repose : 
My heart is pained, nor can it be 
At rest, till it finds rest in Thee. 

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i 'Tis mercy all, that Thou hast brought 
My mind to seek her peace in Thee ; 
Yet while I seek, but find Thee not, 
No peace my wandering soul shall see ; 
when shall all my wanderings end, 
And all my steps to Thee -ward tend ! 

3 Is there a thing beneath the sun 

That strives with Thee my heart to share ? 
Ah ! tear it thence, and reign alone, 
The Lord of every motion there ; 
Then shall my heart from earth be free, 
When it hath found repose in Thee. 

4 Love, Thy sovereign aid impart, 
To save me from low-thoughted care ; 
Chase this self-will through all my heart, 
Through all its latent mazes there : 
Make me Thy duteous child, that I 
Ceaseless may Abba, Father, cry ! 



U/v We live unto the Lord. — Kom. xiv. 8. 

1 ll/TY gracious Lord, I own Thy right 
_LtX To every service I can pay ; 
And call it my supreme delight 

To hear Thy dictates, and obey. 

2 What is my being but for Thee, 
Its sure support, its noblest end ? 
Thy ever-smiling face to see, 

And serve the cause of such a Friend '? 



PERSONAL DEDICATION. 




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DODDRIDGE. 



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3 I would not breathe for worldly joy. 
Or to increase my worldly good ; 
Nor future days or powers employ 
To spread a sounding name abroad : 

4 'Tis to my Saviour I would live ; 
To Him who for my ransom died ; 
Nor 'could untainted Eden give 
Such bliss as blossoms at His side. 

5 His work my hoary age shall bless, 
When youthful vigour is no more ; 
And my last hour of life confess 
His love hath animating power. 

Q L.M. DODDEIDGE. 

t) They first gave their ownselves to the Lord. 
2 Cor. viii. 5. 

1 /~\ HAPPY day, that fixed my choice 
V-/ On Thee, my Saviour and my God ; 
Well may this glowing heart rejoice, 
And tell its raptures all abroad. 

2 happy bond, that seals my vow t s 
To Him who merits all my love : 
Let cheerful anthems till His house, 
While to that sacred shrine I move. 

3 'Tis done ! the great transaction's done ; 
I am my Lord's, and He is mine : 

He drew me, and I followed on, 
Glad to confess the voice divine. 

4 Now rest, my long- divided heart ; 
Fixed on this blissful centre, rest. 
With ashes who would grudge to part, 
When called on angels' bread to feast ? 

5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, 
That vow renewed shall daily hear : 

Till in life's latest hour I bow, 
And bless in death a bond so dear. 

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S.M. 



C. WESLEY, 



U_fc Yield yourselves unto God. — Rom. vi, 13. 

1 X ORD, in the strength of grace, 
XJ With a glad heart and free, 

Myself, my residue of days, 
I consecrate to Thee. 

2 Thy ransomed servant, I 
Restore to Thee Thine own : 

And from this moment live or die 
To serve my God alone. 



\jO Come out from among them. — 2 Cor. vi. 17. 

1 T SEND the joys of earth away ; 
JL Away, ye tempters of the mind ! 
False as the smooth, deceitful sea, 
And empty as the whistling wind. 

2 Your streams were floating me along, 
Down to the gulf of black despair ; 
And whilst I listened to your song, 

Your streams had e'en conveyed me there. 

3 Lord, I adore Thy matchless grace, 
That warned me of that dark abyss, 

That drew me from those treacherous seas, 
And bade me seek superior bliss. 

4 Now to the shining realms above 

I stretch my hands, and glance mine eyes ; 
for the pinions of a dove, 
To bear me to the upper skies. 

5 There, from beneath the throne of God, 
Rivers of endless pleasures roll ; 
There would I fix my last abode, 

And drown the sorrows of my soul. 




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S.M.D. C. WESLEY. 

Glorify God.—l Cor. vi. 20. 



1 \ CHARGE to keep I have, 
-iIjL A God to glorify ; 

A never-dying soul to save, 

And fit it for the sky ; 

To serve the present age, 

My calling to fulfil ; — 
may it all my powers engage 

To do my Master's will. 

2 Arm me with jealous care, 
As in Thy sight to live ; 

And ! Thy servant, Lord, prepare 
A strict account to give : 
Help me to watch and pray, 
And on Thyself rely ; 

Assured if I my trust betray, 
I shall for ever die. 



CM. C. WESLEY. 

My son, give me thine heart, — Prov. xxiii. 26. 

1 /~\ FOR a heart to praise my God ; 
V-/ A heart from sin set free ; 

A heart that's sprinkled with the blood 
So freely shed for me. 

2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, 

My dear Redeemer's throne ; 
Where only Christ is heard to speak ; 
Where Jesus reigns alone. 

3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart, 

Believing, true, and clean, 
Which neither death nor life can part 
From Him that dwells within. 

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4 A heart in every thought renewed, 

And filled with love divine ; 
Perfect and right, and pure and good ; 
A copy, Lord, of Thine. 

5 Thy nature, Gracious Lord, impart : 

Corne quickly from above : 
Write Thy new name upon my heart,—- 
Thy new best name of Love. 

K£Q S.M. C.WESLEY. 



0\)(J Unite my heart to fear Thy name. 
Ps. lxxxvi. 11. 

1 TESUS, my strength, my hope, 

On Thee I cast my care, 
With humble confidence look up, 
And know Thou nearest prayer. 

2 Give me on Thee to wait, 
Till I can all things do ;— 

On Thee, almighty to create, 
Almighty to renew : 

3 Give me a heart to pray, 
To pray and never cease ; 

Never to murmur at Thy stay, 

Or wish my sufferings less : ♦ 

4 Give me a true regard, 
A single, steady aim, 

Unmoved by threatening or reward, 
To Thee and Thy great Name : 

5 A jealous, just concern 
For Thine immortal praise ; 

A pure desire that all may learn 
And glorify Thy grace, 

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6 I rest upon Thy word ; 
The promise is for me ; 
My succour and salvation, Lord, 
Shall surely come from Thee. 



Thine own have we given TJiee. 
1 Chron. xxix. 14. 

1 TTOW can I sink, with such a prop 
XX As my eternal God, 

Who bears the earth's huge pillars up, 
And spreads the heavens abroad ? 

2 How can I die while Jesus lives, 

Who rose and left the dead ? 
Pardon and grace my soul receives 
From mine exalted Head. 

3 All that I am and all I have 

Shall be for ever Thine ; 
Whate'er my duty bids me give, 
My cheerful hands resign. 

4 Yet if I might make some reserve, 

And duty did not call, 
T love my God with zeal so great 
That T should give Him all, 



The fire sit all ever he burning, — Lev. vi. 13; 



V/ The pure celestial fire to impart, 
Kindle a flame of sacred love 
On the mean altar of my heart. 

2 There let it for Thy glory burn, 
With inextinguishable blaze ; 
And trembling, to its source return 
In humble prayer and fervent praise. 




CM. 



WATTS. 




THOU who earnest from above, 



C. WESLEY. 



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3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire 

To work and speak and think for Thee ; 
Still let me guard the holy fire, 
And still stir up Thy gift in me. 

4 Keady for all Thy perfect will, 
My acts of faith and love repeat, 
Till death Thine endless mercies seal, 
And make the sacrifice complete. 



7s., 6 lines. conder. 
To me to Jive is Christ. — Phil. i. 21. 

1 BANT me, Heavenly Lord, to feel 
VX In Thy cause a servant's zeal : 
More than all to self most near, 

May I hold Thine honour dear ; 
"Willing to forego my pride, 
So my Lord be glorified. 

2 In the conquests of Thy might, 
May I loyally delight : 

In Thine ever- spreading reign, 
Triumph as my greatest gain. 
Make me conscious, by this sign, 
Saviour, Sovereign, I am Thine. 



572 



7S. GERHARD. 

Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do ? 
Acts ix. 6. 

1 TTOLY Lamb, who Thee receive, 
XX Who in Thee begin to live, 
Day and night they cry to Thee, — 
As Thou art, so let us be. 

2 Jesus, see my panting breast ; 
See, I pant in Thee to rest ; 
Gladly would I now be clean : 
Cleanse me, Lord, from every sin, 

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3 Fix, fix my wavering mind ; 
To Thy cross my spirit bind ; 
Earthly passions far remove ; 
Swallow up my soul in love. 

4 Dust and ashes though we be, 
Full of sin and misery, 

Thine we are, Thou Son of God : 
Take the purchase of Thy blood. 

5 Jesus, when Thy light we see, 
All our soul's athirst for Thee : 
When Thy quickening power we prove, 
All our heart dissolves in love. 

6 Boundless wisdom, power divine, 
Love unspeakable, are Thine : 
Praise by all to Christ be given, 
Sons of earth, and hosts of heaven. 



K'yO S.M. DODDRIDGE. 

tf I O He that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit, 
1 Cor. vi. 17. 

1 "TV/fY Saviour, I am Thine, 
JJ_L By everlasting bands : 

My name, my heart, I would resign : 
My soul is in Thy hands. 

2 To Thee I still would cleave, 
With ever-growing zeal : 

Let millions tempt me Christ to leave, 
They never shall prevail. 

8 His Spirit shall unite 

My soul to Him, my Head : 
Shall form me to His image bright. 
And teach His path to tread. 



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4 Death may my soul divide 
From this abode of clay ; 

But love shall keep me near His side, 
Through all the gloomy way. 

5 Since Christ and we are one, 
What should remain to fear ? 

If He in heaven hath fixed His throne, 
He'll fix His members there. 



KJA CM. BONAB. 

p JlT By the grace of God I am what I am. 
1 Cor. xv. 10. 

1 A LL that I was, my sin, my guilt, 
-^X My death, was all mine own ; 
All that I am I owe to Thee, 

My gracious God, alone. 

2 The evil of my former state 

Was mine, and only mine ; 
The good in which I now rejoice 
Is Thine, and only Thine. 

B The darkness of my former night, 
The bondage — all was mine ; 
The light of life in which I walk, 
The liberty— is Thine. 

4 The grace that made me feel my sin, 

Bade me in Christ believe ; 
Then, in believing, peace I found, 
And now in Christ I live. 

5 All that I am, e'en here on earth, 

All that I hope to be, 
When Jesus comes and glory dawns, 
I owe it, Lord, to Thee. 

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m'cheyne. 



How much owest thou unto my Lord/ 



1 VI THEN this passing world is clone, 

V V When has sunk yon radiant sun, 
When I stand with Christ on high, 
. Looking o'er life's history, 
Then, Lord, shall I fully know — 
Not till then — how much I owe. 

2 When I stand hefore the throne, 
Dressed in beauty not mine own ; 
When I see Thee as Thou art, 
Love Thee with unsmiling heart ; 
Then, Lord, shall I fully knoAV — 
Not till then — how much I owe. 

3 Now on earth, as through a glass, 
Darkly let Thy glory pass ; 
Make forgiveness feel so sweet, 
Make Thy Spirit's help so meet, 
E'en on earth, Lord, make me know 
Something of the debt I owe. 



I U He died for all ; that theij should live unto 
Him,— -2 Cor. v. 15. 

1 A LAS ! and did my Saviour bleed ? 
XjL And did my Sovereign die ? 
Would He devote that sacred head 

For such a worm as I ? 

2 Was it for crimes that I had done 

He groaned upon the tree ? 
Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! 
And love beyond degree ! 

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, 

And shut his glories in, 
WTien Christ, the Mighty Saviour, died 
For man, the creature's sin. 



Luke xvi. 5. 




CM. 



WATTS. 



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A Thus might I hide my blushing lace, 
While His dear cross appears ; 
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, 
And melt mine eyes to tears. 

5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay 
The debt of love I owe ; 
Here, Lord, I give myself away ; 
Tis all that I can do. 



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HOLINESS. 




Sanctified . . . by the Sphit of oar God. 



1 Cor. vi. 11. 

1 H\TOT the malicious or profane, 
-L ^1 The wanton or the proud, 

Nor thieves, nor slanderers shall obtain 
The kingdom of our God. 

2 Surprising grace ! and such were we 

By nature and by sin ; 
Heirs of immortal misery, 
Unholy and unclean. 

8 But we are washed in Jesus' blood, 
We're pardoned through His name ; 
And the good Spirit of our God 
Has sanctified our frame. 

4 for a persevering power 

To keep Thy just commands ; 
We would defile our hearts no more, 
No more pollute our hands. 

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Kfyo S.M. watts. 

i O Dead to sin. — Kom. vi. 2. 



1 Q< HALL we go on to sin, 

Because Thy grace abounds ? 
Or crucify the Lord again, 
And open all His wounds ? 

2 Forbid it, Mighty God ! 
Nor let it e'er be said 

That we, whose sins are crucified, 
Should raise them from the dead. 

3 We will be slaves no more, 
Since Christ has made us free ; 

Has nailed our tyrants to His cross? 
And bought our liberty. 



L,M. WATTS. 
Live . . . godly in this present world. 
Titus ii. 12. 

SO let our lips and lives express 
The holy gospel we profess ; 
So let our works and virtues shine, 
To prove the doctrine all divine. 

Thus shall we best proclaim abroad 
The honours of our Saviour God, 
When the salvation reigns within, 
And grace subdues the power of sin," 

Our flesh and sense must be denied* 
Passion and envy, lust and pride ; 
Whilst justice, temperance, truth, and love, 
Our inward piety approve. 

Keligion bears our spirits up 
While we expect that blessed hope, — 
The bright appearing of the Lord, — 
And faith stands leaning on His word. 

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KGA CM. 

t)\J\J Enter ye in at the strait gate. — Matt. vn. 1 

1 O TRAIT is the way, the door is strait, 
K3 That leads to joys on high ; 

There are but few that find the gate, 
While crowds mistake and die. 

2 Beloved self must be denied, 

The mind and will renewed, 
Passion suppressed, and patience tried, 
And vain desires subdued. 

o Flesh is a dangerous foe to grace, 
Where it prevails and rules ; 
Flesh must be humbled, pride abased, 
Lest they destroy our souls. 

4 The tongue, that most unruly power, 

Requires a strong restraint ; 
We must be watchful every hour, 
And pray, and never faint. 

5 Lord, can a feeble, helpless worm 

Fulfil a task so hard ? 
- Thy grace must all the work perform,, 
And give the free reward. 



M7s. MADA 
The fruit of the Spirit is meekness. 
Gal. v. 22, 23. 

1 T OKD, if Thou the grace impart, 
JLi Poor in spirit, meek in he art > 

I shall as my Master be, 
Clothed with humility. 

I 

2 Simple, teachable, and mild, 
Changed into a little child ; 
Pleased with all the Lord provides, 
Weaned from all the world besides. 

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S Father, fix my soul on Thee ; 
Every evil let me flee : 
Nothing want beneath, above, 
Happy in Thy precious love. 

4 that all may seek and find 
Every good in Christ combined ; 
Him let Israel still adore ; 
Trust Him, praise Him evermore. 



LOVE. 



KQO L.M. WATTS. 

fJO/0 The royal law.— Jus. ii. 8. 

1 HDLESSED Kedeemer, how divine, 

How righteous is this rule of Thine J — 
To do to all men just the same 
As we from them expect or claim. 

2 How blest would every nation be 
Thus ruled by love and equity ; 
And every conscience must approve 
This universal law of love. 

3 Forgive us, Lord, that we so ill 
Thy sacred law of love fulfil ; 

No more let envy, wrath, and pride, 
But Thy blest maxims, be our guide. 




The greatest of these is charity. 



1 Cor. xiii. 13. 

HAD I the tongues of Greeks and Jews^ 
And nobler speech than angels use, 
If love be absent, I am found 
Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. 

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2 Were I inspired to preach and tell 
All that is done in heaven and hell ; 
Or could my faith the world remove, 
Still I am nothing without love. 

3 Should I distribute all my store 
To comfort and to feed the poor, 
Or give my body to the flame, 

To gain a martyr's glorious name : 

4 If love to God and love to men 
Be absent, all my hopes are vain ; 
Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, 
The work of love can e'er fulfil. 



Otfc Charity . . . is kind. — -1 Cor. xiii. 4. 

1 TTOW sweet, how heavenly is the sight, 
JLX When those that love the Lord 

In one another's peace delight, 
And so fulfil His word : 

2 When each can feel his brother's sigh, 

And with him bear a part : 
When sorrow flows from eye to eye, 
And joy from heart to heart : 

8 When, free from envy, scorn, and pride, 
Our wishes all above, 
Each can his brother's failings hide, 
And show a brother's love : 

4 When love in one delightful stream 

Through every bosom flows : 
When union sweet, and clear esteem, 
In every action glows ! 

5 Love is the golden chain that binds 

The happy souls above ; 
And he's an heir of heaven that finds 
His bosom glow with love, 




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SWAIN, 



LOVE. 



L.M. WATTS. 

Let us love one another. — 1 John iv. 7. 

1 T ET bitter words no more be known 

JLJ Amongst the saints, — the sons of peace ; 
Clamour and wrath and war begone ; 
Envy and spite for ever cease. 

2 The Spirit, like a peaceful dove, 

Flies from the realms of noise and strife ; 
Why should we vex and grieve His love 
Who seals our souls to heavenly life ? 

3 Tender and kind be all our thoughts, 
Through all our lives let mercy run ; 
So God forgives our numerous faults, 
For the dear sake of Christ, His Son. 



KQ(\ CM. WATTS. 

cJOU Charity never faileth. — 1 Cor. xiii. 8. 

1 TTAPPY the heart where graces reign, 
-tX Where love inspires the breast ; 
Love is the brightest of the train, 

And strengthens all the rest. 

2 Knowledge, alas ! 'tis all in vain, 

And all in vain our fear ; 
Our stubborn sins will fight and reign, 
If love be absent there. 

3 'Tis love that makes our cheerful feet 

In swift obedience move ; 
The devils know and tremble too ; 
But Satan cannot love. 

4 This is the grace that lives and sings 

When faith and hope shall cease ; 
'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings, 
In the sweet realms of bliss. 

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5 Before we quite forsake our clay, 
Or leave this dark abode, 
The wings of love bear us away 
To see our smiling God, 



Thou knowest that I love Thee. 
John xxi. 16. 

1 ~Y\0 not I love Thee, my Lord ? 
J->^ Behold my heart, and see ; 
And turn each cherished idol out, 

That dares to rival Thee. 

2 Do not I love Thee from my soul ? 

Then let me nothing love ; 
Dead be my heart to every joy, 
When Jesus cannot move. 

3 Is not Thy name melodious still 

To mine attentive ear ? 
Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound 
My Saviour's voice to hear ? 

4 Hast Thou a lamb in all Thy flock 

I would disdain to feed ? 
Hast Thou a foe before whose face 
I fear Thy cause to plead ? 

5 Would not mine ardent spirit vie 

With angels round the throne, 
To execute Thy sacred will, 
And make Thy glory known ? 

f> Thou know'st I love Thee, dearest- Lord, 
But ! I long to soar 
Far from the sphere of mortal joys, 
And learn to love Thee more, 

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CONTENTMENT. 



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COWPEB. 



00 Lovcst thou me? — John xxi. 15. 

1 TTAEK, my soul, it is the Lord : 
XI 'Tis thy Saviour ; hear His word. 
Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, — 
Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me ? 

2 I delivered thee when hound, 

And, when hie e ding, healed thy wound ; 
Sought thee wandering, set thee right ; 
Turned thy darkness into light. 

3 Can a woman's tender care 
Cease towards the child she hare ? 
Yes, she may forgetful he, 

Yet will I remember thee. 

4 Mine is an unchanging love, 
Higher than the heights ahove ; 
Deeper than the depths beneath ; 
Free and faithful, strong as death. 

5 Thou shalt see My glory soon, 
"When the work of grace is done ; 
Partner of My reign shalt he ; 
Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me ? 

6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, 
That my love is weak and faint : 
Yet I love Thee, and adore : 

for grace to love Thee more. 



Be in subjection to the Father of spirits. 



CONTENTMENT. 




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NEWTON. 



Heh. xii. 9. 



1 /~\UIET, Lord, my froward heart : 
Make me teachable and mild, 
Upright, simple, free from art ; 
Make me as a weaned child : 



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From distrust and envy free, 
Pleased with all that pleases Thee. 

2 What Thou shalt to-day provide, 
Let me as a child receive : 
What to-morrow may betide, 
Calmly to Thy wisdom leave. 
5 Tis enough that Thou wilt care : 
W 7 hy should I the burden bear ? 

8 As a little child relies 
On a care beyond his own ; 
Knows he's neither strong nor wise ; 
Fears to stir a step alone ; 
Let me thus with Thee abide, 
As my Father, Guard, and Guide. 

4 Thus preserved from Satan's wiles, 
Safe from dangers, free from fears, 
May I live upon Thy smiles, 
Till the promised hour appears, 
When the sons of God shall prove 
All their Father's boundless love. 

QA CM., 6 lines. waring. 

x) Your Father kfteweth what ye hare need of . 

Matt. vi. 8. 

1 T^ATHER, I know that all my life 
J- Is portioned out for me ; 

The changes that will surely come, 

I do not fear to see ; 
I ask Thee for a present mind 

Intent on pleasing Thee. 

2 1 ask Thee for a thoughtful love, 

Through constant watching wise, 
To meet the glad with joyful smiles, 

And wipe the weeping eyes ; 
A heart at leisure from itself, 

To soothe and sympathise. 

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CONTENTMENT. 



o I would not have the restless will 
That hurries to and fro, 
That seeks for some great thing to do, 

Or secret thing to know ; 
I would be treated as a child, 
And guided where I go. 

4 Wherever in the world I am, 

In whatsoe'er estate, 
I have a fellowship with hearts 

To keep and cultivate ; 
A work of lowly love to do 

For Him on whom I wait. 

5 I ask Thee for the daily strength, 

To none that ask denied ; 
A mind to blend with outward life, 

While keeping at Thy side : 
Content to fill a little space, 

If Thou be glorified. 

6 Briers beset our every path, 

"Which call for patient care ; 
There is a cross in every lot, 

A constant need for prayer : 
But lowly hearts that lean on Thes 

Are happy everywhere. 

7 In service which Thy love appoints, 

There are no bonds for me ; 
My secret heart is taught the truth 

That makes Thy children free : 
A life of self-renouncing love 

Is one of liberty. 



J- Give us day by day our daily bread. 
Luke xi. 3. 

DAY by day the manna fell ; 
! to learn this lesson well : 
Still by constant mercy fed, 
Give me, Lord, my daily bread. 




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2 Day by day, the promise reads : 
Daily strength for daily needs ; 
Cast foreboding fears away ; 
Take the manna of to-day. 

3 Lord, my times are in Thy hand ; 
All my sanguine hopes have planned 
To Thy wisdom I resign, 

And would make Thy purpose mine. 

4 Thou my daily task shalt give : 
Day by day to Thee I live : 

So shall added years fulfil, 

Not mine own — my Father's will. 

5 Fond ambition, whisper not ; 
Happy is my humble lot. 
Anxious, busy cares, away! 
I'm provided for to-day. 

6 ! to live exempt from care 
By the energy of prayer ; 

Strong in faith, with mind subdued, 
Yet elate with gratitude. 



u & 1 have all and abound. — Phil, iv. 18. 

1 TTOW do Thy mercies close me round ! 
_LJL For ever be Thy name adored ; 

I blush in all things to abound ; 
The servant is above his Lord ! 

2 Inured to poverty and pain, 

A suffering life my Master led : 
The Son of God, the Son of man, 
He had not where to lay His Head. 




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CONTENTMENT. 

3 But lo ! a place He hath prepared 
For me, whom watchful angels keep : 
Yea, He Himself becomes my Guard ; 
He smooths my bed, and gives me sleep. 

4 Jesus protects ; my fears, be gone ! 
What can the Rock of Ages move ? 
Safe in Thine arms I lay me down, 
Thine everlasting arms of love. 

5 I rest beneath the Almighty 's shade ; 
My griefs expire, my troubles cease : 
Thou, Lord, on whom my soul is stayed, 
Wilt keep me still in perfect peace. 

6 Me for Thine own Thou lov'st to take, 
In time and in eternity : 

Thou never, never wilt forsake 

A helpless worm that trusts in Thee. 



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Casting all your care upon Him. 

1 Pet. v. 7. 
LOBD, how happy should we be. 
If we could cast our care on Thee : 
If we from self could rest, 
And feel, at heart, that One above, 
In perfect wisdom, perfect love, 
Is working for the best : 

Could we but kneel and cast our load, 
E'en while we pray, upon our God ; 

Then rise with lightened cheer, 
Sure that the Father, who is nigh 
To still the famished raven's cry, 

Will hear in that we fear. 



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3 How far from this, our daily life ! 
Ever disturbed by anxious strife, 

By sudden, wild alarms : 
could we but relinquish all 
Our earthly props, and simply fall 

On Thine almighty arms ! 



Ot/^zYet what I shall choosel wot not. — Phil. i. 22 

1 T" OED, it belongs not to my care. 
-L^ Whether I die or live ; 

To love and serve Thee is my share, 
And this Thv grace must give. 

2 If life be long I will be glad, 

That I may long obey : 
If short — yet why should I be sad 
To soar to endless day ? 

3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms 

o 

Than He went through before ; 
He that into God's kingdom comes, 
- Must enter by His door. 

I Come, Lord, w r hen grace hath made me meet 
Thy blessed face to see ; 
For if Thv work on earth be sweet. 
What will Thy glory be ? 

5 Then I shall end my sad complaints, 

And weary, sinful days : 
And join with the triumphant saints, 
Who sing Jehovah's praise. 

6 My knowledge of that life is small, 

The eye of faith is dim ; 
But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, 
And I shall be with Him. 

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RESIGNATION. 

tjO^Ly times are in Thy hand. — Psa. xxxi. 15. 

1 SOVEREIGN Euler of the skies, 

Ever gracious, ever wise, 
All my times are in Thy hand ; 
All events at Thy command. 

2 His decree, who formed the earth, 
Fixed my first and second birth ; 
All my times shall ever he 
Ordered by His wise decree ; — 

3 Times of sickness, times of health ; 
Times of penury and wealth ; 
Times of trial and of grief ; 
Times of triumph and relief. 

4 Thou gracious, wise, and just, 
In Thy hands my life I trust. 
Have I somewhat dearer still ? 

I resign it to Thy will. 

5 May I always own Thy hand ; 
Still to the surrender stand. 
Thee, at all times, will I bless ; 
Thee, in whom I all possess. 

Q/* • L.M. WATTS. 

't/U Abraham, tvlien he teas tried, offered up 
Isaac. — Heb. xi. 17. 

1 O AINTS, at your heavenly Father's word, 
►O Give up your comforts to the Lord ; 
He shall restore what you resign, 

Or grant you blessings more divine. 

2 So Abraham with obedient hand 
Led forth his son at God's command ; 
The wood, the fire, the knife, he took, 
His arm prepared the dreadful stroke. 

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B Abraham, forbear ! the angel cried, 
Thy faith is known, thy love is tried ; 
Thy son shall live, and in thy seed 
Shall the whole earth be blest indeed. 

4 Just in the last distressing hour 
The Lord displays- delivering power : 
The mount of danger is the place 
Where we shall see surprising grace. 



The Lord gave, and the Lord hath take 
away. — Job. i. 21. 

1 1VTAKED as from the earth we came, 
Xl So, at Thy sentence just, 

We to the earth return again, 
And mingle with the dust. 

2 The dear delights we here enjoy, 

And fondly call our own, 
Are but short favours borrowed now, 
To be repaid anon. 

8 5 Tis God that lifts our comforts high, 
Or sinks them in the grave ; 
He gives, and, blessed be His name ! 
He takes but what He gave. 

4 Peace ! all our angry passions then ; 

Let each rebellious sigh 
Be silent at His sovereign will, 
And every murmur die. 

5 If smiling mercy crown our lives, 

Its praises shall be spread ; 
And we'll adore the justice, too, 
That strikes our comforts dead. 

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RESIGNATION. 

CM. COWPER. 

O'JO The will of the Lord be done. 
Acts xxi. 14. 

1 f \ LORD, my best desire fulfil, 
V/ And help »me to resign 

Life, health, and comfort to Thy will, 
And make Thy pleasure mine. 

2 Why should I shrink at Thy command, 

Whose love forbids my fears ? 
Or tremble at the gracious hand 
That wipes away my tears ? 

8 No, rather let me freely yield 
What most I prize to Thee ; 
Who never hast a good withheld, 
Or wilt withhold from me. 

4 Thy favour, all my journey through, 

Thou art engaged to grant ; 
What else I want, or think I do, 
'Tis better still to want. 

5 Wisdom and mercy guide my way ; 

Shall I resist them both ? — 
A poor blind creature of a day, 
And crushed before the moth. 

But ah ! mine inward spirit cries, 
Still bind me to Thy sway : 
Else the next cloud that veils my skies, 
Drives all these thoughts away. 



888,4. ELLIOTT. 

Not as I will, but as Thou wilt. 
Matt, xxvi. 89. 

MY God, my Father, while I stray 
Far from my home, on life's ro gh way, 
teach me from my heart to say, — ■ 
Thy will be done ! 

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2 If Thou shouldst call me to resign 
What most I prize, — it ne'er was mine ; 
I only yield Thee what was Thine ; 

Thy will be done ! 

3 E'en if again I ne'er should see 

The friend more dear than life to me, 
Ere long we both shall be with Thee ; 
Thy will be done ! 

4 Should pining sickness waste away 
My life in premature decay, 

My Father, still I strive to say, — 
Thy will be done ! 

5 If but my fainting heart be blest 
With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, 
My God, to Thee I leave the rest ; 

Thy will be done ! 

6 Eenew my will from day to day ; 
Blend it with Thine, and take away 
All that now makes it hard to say 

Thy will be done ! 

7 Then, when on earth I breathe no more 
The prayer oft mixed with tears before, 
I'll sing upon a happier shore, — 

Thy will be done ! 



£AA S.M. DARBY. 

UUv I saw that it was from the hand of God. 
Eccl. ii. 24. 
^T is Thy hand, my God : 
My sorrow comes from Thee : 
I bow beneath Thy chastening rod ? 
'Tis love that bruises me, 

414 



RESIGNATION. 

2 I would not murmur, Lord ; 
Before Thee I am dumb : 

Lest I should breathe one murmuring word, 
To Thee for help I come. 

3 My God, Thy name is Love ; 
A Father's hand is Thine ; 

With tearful eyes I look above, 
And cry, — Thy will be mine ! 

4 I know Thy will is right, 
Though it may seem severe ; 

Thy path is still unsullied light, 
Though dark it may appear. 

5 Jesus for me hath died ; 

Thy Son Thou didst not spare ; 
His pierced hands, His bleeding side, 
Thy love for me declare. 

6 Here my poor heart can rest ; 
My God, it cleaves to Thee ; 

Thy will is love, Thine end is blest, 
All work for good to me. 

mC.M. STEELE. 
- He shall clioose our inheritance for us, 
Ps. xlvii. 4. 

1 T^ATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss 
JL Thy sovereign will denies, 
Accepted at Thy throne of grace 

Let this petition rise — 

2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, 

From every murmur free ; 
The blessings of Thy grace impart, 
And let me live to Thee : 

3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine, 

My path of life attend ; 
Thy presence through my journey shine, 
And crown my journey's end. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



£AO CM. GREENE. 

UU/O It is the Lord.— I Sam. iii. 18. 

1 IT is the Lord — enthroned in light, 
X Whose claims are all divine : 
Who has an undisputed right 

To govern me and mine. 

2 It is the Lord — should I distrust, 

Or contradict His will, 
Who cannot do but what is just, 
And must be righteous still ? 

3 It is the Lord — who gives me all, 

My wealth, my friends, mine ease, 
And of His bounties may recall 
Whatever part He please. 

4 It is the Lord — who can sustain 

Beneath the heaviest load. 
From whom assistance I obtain 
To tread the thorny road. 

5 It is the Lord — my covenant God, 

Thrice blessed be His name ! 
Whose gracious promise, sealed with blood, 
Must ever be the same. 

His covenant will my soul defend, 
Should nature's self expire, 
And the great Judge of all descend 
In awful flames of fire. 

7 Can I, with hopes so firmly built, 
Be sullen, or repine ? 
No. gracious God, take what Thou wilt, 
To Thee I all resign, 



TRUST IN GOD, 



Q CM. WATTS. 

O Faith . . . ^/^' evidence of things not wen. 
Heb.xi. 1. 

FAITH is the brightest evidence 
Of things beyond our sight : 
Breaks through the clouds of flesh and sense, 
And dwells in heavenly light. 



2 It sets times past in present view ; 

Brings distant prospects home, 
' Of things a thousand years ago, 

Or thousand years to come. 

8 By faith we know the worlds were made 
By God's almighty word ; 
Abraham, to unknown countries led, 
By faith obeyed the Lord, 

4 He sought a city fair and high, 
Built by the Eternal hands, 
And faith assures us, though we die, 
That heavenly building stands, 



04 



L.M. WATTS. 

We waltt by faith, not by sir/Jtt, 
2 Cor. v. 7. 

1 *nniS by the faith of joys to come 

JL \Ye walk through deserts dark as night ; 
Till we arrive at heaven, our home, 
Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 

2 The want of sight she well supplies ; 
She makes the pearly gates appear ; 
Far into distant worlds she pries, 
And brings eternal glories near. 

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3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, 
While faith inspires a heavenly ray; 
Though lions roar and tempests hlow, 
And rocks and dangers fill the way. 

4 So Abraham, by divine command, 
Left his own house to walk with God ; 
His faith beheld the promised land, 
And fired his zeal along the road. 




86,86, 88. conder. 
Though He slay me, yet will I trust. 



Job. xiii. 15. 

1 TTTHEN I can trust my all with God 

▼ t In trial's fearful hour, 
Bow, all resigned, beneath His rod 

And bless His sparing power ; 
A joy springs up amid distress, 
A fountain in the wilderness. 

2 ! to be brought to Jesus' feet, 

Though sorrows fix me there, 
Is still a privilege ; and sweet 

The energies of prayer, 
Though sighs and tears its language be, 
If Christ be nigh and smile on me. 

8 Then blessed be the hand that gave ; 

Still blessed when it takes ; 
Blessed be He who smites to save, 

Who heals the heart He breaks ; 
Perfect and true are all His ways, 
Whom heaven adores, and death obeys. 




S. M. D. GERHARD 

Commit thy way unto the Lord, 



Ps. xxxvii. 5. 
1 f^i IVE to the winds thy fears ; 
vX Hope, and be undismayed : 
God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears ; 
God shall lift up thy head. 



TRUST IN GOD. 



Through waves, through clouds and storms, 
He gently clears thy way. 
Wait thou His time ; so shall the night 
Soon end in joyous day. 

2 He everywhere hath sway, 
And all things serve His might. 

His every act pure blessing is ; 

His path unsullied light. 

When He makes hare His arm, 

What shall His work withstand ? 
When He His people's cause defends. 

Who, who shall stay His hand ? 

3 Leave to His sovereign will 
To choose, and to command ; 

With wonder filled, thou then shalt own 

How wise, how strong His hand. 

Thou comprehend' st Him not ; 

Yet earth and heaven tell, 
God sits as Sovereign on the throne ; 

He ruleth all things well. 

4 Thou seest our weakness, Lord ; 
Our hearts are known to Thee. 

lift Thou up the sinking hand ; 

Confirm the feeble knee. 

Let us, in life and death, 

Boldly Thy truth declare ; 
And publish, with our latest breath, 

Thy love and guardian care. 



V/ I Lord, save us, we -perish. — Matt. viii. 25. 
1 T ! the storms of life are breaking, 
J-^ Faithless fears our hearts are shaking : 
For our succour undertaking. 




888,6., Peculiar. 



ALFORD . 



Lord and Saviour, lie]]; us, 



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2 Lo ! the world from Thee rebelling, 
Bound Thy church, in pride, is swelling ; 
With Thy word their madness quelling, 

Lord and Saviour, help us. 

3 On Thine own command relying, 
We our onward task are plying, 
Unto Thee for safety sighing, 

Lord and Saviour, help us. 

4 Steadfast we, in faith abiding, 
In Thy secret presence hiding, 
In Thy love and grace confiding, 

Lord and Saviour, help us. 

5 By Thy birth, Thy cross, Thy passion, 
By Thy tears of deep compassion, 

By Thy mighty intercession, 

Lord and Saviour, help us. 



ye of little faith.— -Matt, viii- 26. 

1 T3EG0NE, unbelief; 
J-3 My Saviour is near, 
And for my relief 

Will surely appear. 
By prayer let me wrestle, 

And He will perform ; 
With Christ in the vessel, 

I smile at the storm. 

2 Though dark be my way. 

Since He is my guide, 
'Tis mine to obey ; n 

'Tis His to provide ; 
Though cisterns be broken. 

And creatures all fail, 
The word He hath spoken j 

Shall surely prevail. 




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NEWTON. 



420 



TRUST IN GOD. 



3 His love in time past 

Forbids me to think, 
He'll leave me at last 

In trouble to sink : 
Each sweet Ebenezer 

I have in review 
Confirms His good pleasure 

To help me quite through. 

4 Determined to save, 

He watched o'er my path, 
When, Satan's blind slave, 

I sported with death. 
And can He have taught me 

To trust in His name, 
And thus far have brought me 

To put me to shame ? 

5 Why should I complain 

Of want or distress, 
Temptation or pain ? 

He told me no less : 
The heirs of salvation, 

I know from His word, 
Through much tribulation 

Must follow their Lord. 

6 How bitter that cup, 

No heart can conceive, 
Which He drank quite up, 

That sinners might live ! 
His way was much rougher 

And darker than mine ; 
Did Jesus thus suffer, 

And shall I repine ? 

7 Since all that I meet 

Shall work for my good, 
The bitter is sweet, 
The medicine is food; 



THE CHEISTIAN LIFE. 



Though painful at present, 
'Twill cease before long ; 

And then, O how pleasant 
The conqueror's song! 




6666,88. TOPLADY. 
He bringeth tliem unto their ...haven. 



Ps. cvii. 30. 

1 TESUS, at Thy command 
ZJ I launch into the deep, 
And leave my native land, 
Where sin lulls all asleep : 

For Thee I fain would all resign, 

And sail to heaven with Thee and Thine. 

2 Thou art my Pilot wise ; 

* My compass is Thy word ; 
My soul each storm defies, 
While I have such a Lord : 
I trust Thy faithfulness and power 
To save me in the trying hour. 

3 Though rocks and quicksands deep 
Through all my passage lie, 

Yet Christ will safely keep, 
And guide me with His eye : 
My anchor, hope, shall firm abide, 
And I each boisterous storm outride. 

4 By faith I see the land, 
The port of endless rest ; 
My soul, thy sails expand, 
And fly to Jesus' breast. 

may I reach the heavenly shore, 
Where winds and waves distress no more. 

5 Whene'er becalmed I lie, 
And storms forbear to toss, 

Be Thou, dear Lord, still nigh, 

Lest I should suffer loss : 
For more the treacherous calm I dread, 
Than tempests bursting o'er my head. 

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TRUST IN GOD. 

6 Come, heavenly wind, and blow 
A prosperous gale of grace, 
- To waft from all below 

To heaven, my destined place ■ 
Then, in full sail, my port I'll find, 
And leave the world and sin behind. 



lis. J. GRANT. 

Fear thou not] I am ivitli thee. — Isa. xli. 10. 

1 f\ ZION, afflicted with wave upon wave, 
V/ Whom no man can comfort, whom no man 

can save ; 

By darkness surrounded, by terrors dismayed, 
In toiling and rowing thy strength is decayed. 

2 Loud roaring, the billows may nigh overwhelm, 
But skilful's the Pilot who stands at the helm ; 
His wisdom conducts thee, His power thee 

defends, 

In safety and quiet thy warfare He ends. 

3 fearful ! faithless ! in mercy He cries, 

My promise, My truth ; are they light in thine 
eyes ? 

Still, still I am with thee,— My promise shall 
stand, — [land. 
Through tossing and tempest I'll bring thee to 

4 Forget thee I will not, I cannot ; thy name 
Engraved on My heart must for ever remain ; 
On the palms of My hands I cannot but see 
The wounds I received when suffering for thee. 

5 Then trust Me, and fear not; thy life is secure ; 
My wisdom is perfect, supreme is My power ; 
In love I correct thee, thy soul to refine. 

And make thee at length in My likeness to shine. 

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6 Tlic foolish, the fearful, the weak are My care, 
The helpless, the hopeless, I hear their sad 
prayer ; 

From ali their afflictions My glory shall spring, 
The deeper their sorrows, the louder they'll 



UXJL An anchor of the soul. — Heb. vi. 19. 

1 nVTOW I have found the ground wherein 
-h-l Sure my soul's anchor may remain : — 
The wounds of Jesus, for my sin 

Before the world's foundation slain : 
Whose mercy shall unshaken stay. 
When heaven and earth are fled away. 

2 Love, thou bottomless abyss ! 
My sins are swallowed up in thee ; 
Covered is mine unrighteousness, 
Nor spot of guilt remains on me. 

While Jesus' blood, through earth and side-, 
Mercy, free, boundless mercy cries ! 

8 With faith I plunge me in this- sea ; 
Here is my hope, my joy, my rest ; 
Hither, when hell assails, I flee ; 
I look into my Saviour's breast ; 
Away, sad doubt, and anxious fear ! 
Mercy is all that's written there. 

4 Though waves and storms go o'er my head. 
Though strength, and health, and friends be 
Though joys be withered ail and dead, [gone, 
Though every comfort be withdrawn ; 
On this my steadfast soul relies : 
Father, Thy mercy never dies. 



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Z1NZEXD0EF. 



TittJST IN GOD. 



5 Fixed 011 this ground will I remain, 
Though, nry heart fail, and flesh decay ; 
This anchor shall my soul sustain, 
When earth's foundations melt away ; 
Mercy's full power I then shall prove, 
Loved with an everlasting love. 

pi fe) CM. STEELE. 

Lord, my refuge in the dag of affliction, 

Jer. xvi. 19. 

1 TAEAR Refuge of my weary soul, 
-L' On Thee, when sorrows rise, 
On Thee, when waves of trouble roll, 

My fainting hope relies. 

2 To Thee I tell each rising grief, 

For Thou alone canst heal ; 
Thy word can bring a sweet relief 
For every pain I feel. 

3 But ! when gloomy doubts prevail, 

1 fear to call Thee mine : 

The springs of comfort seem to fail, 
And all my hopes decline. 

4 Yet, Gracious God, where shall I flee ? 

Thou art mine only trust ; 
And still my soul would cleave to Thee, 
Though prostrate in the dust. 

5 Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face ? 

And shall I seek in vain ? 
And can the ear of sovereign grace 
Be deaf when I complain ? 

6 No ! still the ear of sovereign grace 

Attends the mourner's prayer. 
may I ever find access, 
To breathe my sorrows there. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Thy mercy- seat is open still ; 

There let my soul retreat ; 
With humble hope attend Thy will, 

And wait beneath Thy feet. 



613 



CM. DODDRIDGE. 

He hath made with me an everlasting cove- 
nant. — 2 Sam. xxiii. 5. 

1 TX/TY God, the covenant of Thy love 
JLtjL Abides for ever sure ; 

And in its matchless grace I feel 
My happiness secure. 

2 What though my house be not with Thee, 

As nature could desire ; 
To nobler joys than nature gives, 
Thy servants all aspire. 

3 Since Thou, the Everlasting God, 

My Father art become, 
Jesus my Guardian and my Friend, 
And heaven my final home ; 

4 I welcome all Thy sovereign will, 

For all that will is love ; 
And when I know not what Thou dost, 
I wait the light above. 

5 Thy covenant in the darkest gloom 

Shall heavenly rays impart, 
Which, when mine eyelids close in death, 
Shall warm my chilling heart. 

/ * 1 | L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

U X jc In whom we trust that He will yet deliver 
us.— 2 Cor. i. 10. 
1 "TVTOW let the feeble all be strong, 

And make Jehovah's arm their song : 
His shield is spread o'er every saint ; 
And thus supported, who shall faint ? 

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2 What though the hosts of hell engage 
With mingled cruelty and rage ? 

A faithful God restrains their hands , 
And chains them down in iron bands. 

3 Bound by His word, He will display 
A strength proportioned to our day : 
And when united trials meet, 

Will show a path of safe retreat. 

4 Thus far we prove that promise good, 
Which Jesus ratified with blood : 
Still is He gracious, wise, and just, 
And still in Him let Israel trust. 



8s. D., peculiar. hart. 
They shall trust in the name of the Lord. 
Zeph. iii. 12. 
rpHIS God is the God we adore, 
JL Our faithful, unchangeable Friend ; 
Whose love is as great as His power, 

And knows neither measure nor end. 
Tis Jesus, the First and the Last, 

Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home ; 
We'll praise Him for all that is past, 
And trust Him for all that's to come. 



DILIGENCE. 

pi ft L.M. WATTS. 

DJLO They that wait upon the Lord shall renew 
their strength. — Isa. xl. 31. 
1 A WAKE, our souls; away, our fears ; 
-£jL Let every trembling thought be gone ; 
Awake, and run the heavenly race, 
And put a cheerful courage on. 

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the Christian life. 



2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road, 
And mortal spirits tire and faint ; 
But they forget the mighty God 

Who feeds the strength of every saint :— 

3 Thee, Mighty God ! whose matchless power 
Is ever new and ever young, 

And firm endures, while endless years 
Their everlasting circles run. 

4 From Thee, the overflowing spring, 
Our souls shall drink a fresh supply, 
While such as trust their native strength 
Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 

5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, 
We'll mount aloft to Thine abode ; 
On wings of love our souls shall fly, 
Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. 



vl I So run, that ye may obtain. — 1 Cor. ix. 24. 

1 A WAKE, my soul, stretch every nerve, 

And press with vigour on : 
. A heavenly race demands thy zeal, 
And an immortal crown. 

2 A cloud of witnesses around 

Hold thee in full survey : 
Forget the steps already trod ? 
And onward urge thy way. 

8 'Tis God's all- animating voice 
That calls thee from on high ; 
Tis His own hand presents the prize 
To thine aspiring eye ; — 

4 That prize, with peerless glories bright? 
Which shall new lustre boast, 
When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems 
Shall blend in common dust. 

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DOBDEIDGE. 



DILIGENCE. 



5 Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee, 
Have I my race begun ; 
And crowned with victory, at Thy feet 
I'll lay mine honours down, 



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L.M. WATTS, 

Be zealous. — Rev. iii. 19. 

1 A WAKE, my zeal ; awake, my love, 

To serve my Saviour here below, 
In works which perfect saints above, 
And holy angels cannot do. 

2 Awake, my charity, to feed 

The hungry soul, and clothe the poor ; 
In heaven are found no sons of need : 
There all these duties are no more. 

3 Subdue thy passions, my soul ; 
Maintain the fight, thy work pursue, 
Daily thy rising sins control, 

And be thy victories ever new. 

4 The land of triumph lies on high, 
There are no foes to encounter there ; 
Lord, I would conquer till I die, 
And finish all the glorious war. 

5 Let every flying hour confess 

I gain Thy gospel fresh renown ; 
And when my life and labours cease, 
May I possess the promised crown. 

?"1 A S.M. DODDRIDGE. 







Like unto men that wait for their Lord. 
Luke xii. 86. 
E servants of the Lord, 
Each in his office wait, 
Observant of His heavenly word, 
And watchful at His gate. 

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2 Let all your lamps be bright, 
And trim the golden flame ; 

Gird up jour loins, as in His sight, 
For awful is His name. 

3 Watch ;— 'tis your Lord's command ; 
And while we speak, He's near : 

Mark the first signal of His hand, 
And ready all appear. 

4 happy servant he, 

In such a posture found ! 
He shall his Lord with rapture see, 
And be with honour crowned. 

5 Christ shall the banquet spread 
With His own royal hand, 

And raise that favoured servant's head 
Amidst the angelic band. 



COURAGE. 

/?OA CM. WATTS, 

U/v \J Be strong and of a good courage. 
Deut. xxxi. 6. 

1 T^kO I believe what Jesus saith, 
JL' And think His gosnel true ? 
Lord, make me bold to own my faith, 

And practise virtue too. 

2 Suppress my shame, subdue my fear, 

Arm me with heavenly zeal ; 
That I may make Thy power appear. 
And works of praise fulfil. 

3 If men shall see my virtue shine. 

And spread my name abroad, 
Thine is the power, the praise be Thine, 
My Saviour and my God. 

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COURAGE . 



4 Thus when the saints in glory meet, 
Their lips proclaim Thy grace ; 
They cast their honours at Thy feet, 
And own their borrowed rays. 



am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, 
Rom. i. 16. 

1 T'M not ashamed to own my Lord, 
X Or to defend His cause ; 
Maintain the honour of His word, 

The glory of His cross. 

2 Jesus, my God, I know His name, 

His name is all my trust ; 
Nor will He put my soul to shame. 
Nor let my hope be lost. 

8 Firm as His throne His promise stands, 
And He can well secure 
What I've committed to His nands 
Till the decisive hour. 

4 Then will He own my worthless name 
Before His Father's face ; 
And in the new Jerusalem 
Appoint my soul a place. 



/v/v Ashamed of Me. — Mark viii. 38. 

1 TESUS, and can it ever be ? 

*J A mortal man ashamed of Thee : 
Scorned be the thought by rich and poor : 
My soul shall scorn it more and more. 

2 Ashamed of Jesus ! Sooner far 
May evening blush to own a star. 
Ashamed of Jesus ! Just as soon 
May midnight blush to think of noon, 




CM. 



WATTS. 




L.M. 



GREGG. 



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8 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear Friend, 
On whom my hopes of heaven depend ? 
Xo ! when I blush, be this my shame. 
That I no more revere His name. 

4 Ashamed of Jesus ! Yes, I may. 
When I've no crimes to wash away, 
No tears to wipe, no joys to crave. 
No fears to quell, no soul to save. 

5 Till then — nor is the boasting vain — 
Till then I boast a Saviour slain : 
And may this my glory be, 

That Christ is not ashamed of me. 



CONFLICT, 



/?QO CM. WATTS. 

U/veJ I have fought a good fight. — 2 Tim. iv. 7. 

1 A RE we the soldiers of the cross ? 
■X-L The followers of the Lamb ? 
And shall we fear to own His cause. 

Or blush to speak His name ? 

2 Now must we fight, if we would reign ; 

Increase our courage, Lord : 
We'll bear the toil, endure the pain, 
Supported by Thy word. 

3 Thy saints in all this glorious war 

Shall conquer, though they're slain ; 
They see the triumph from afar. 
And shall with Jesus reign. 

4 When that illustrious day shall rise. 

And all Thine armies shine 
In robes of victory through the skies, 
The glory shall be Thine. 

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S.M. C. WESLEY. 

Take unto you the whole armour of God. 
Eph. vi. 13. 

1 O OLDIEES of Christ, arise, 
k3 And put your armour on, 

Strong in the strength which God supplies 
Through His eternal Son. 

2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts, 
And in His mighty power, 

Who in the strength of Jesus trusts 
Is more than conqueror. 

3 Stand, then, in His great might, 
With all His strength endued ; 

But take, to arm you for the fight, 
The panoply of God. 

4 Leave no unguarded place, 
No weakness of the soul ; 

Take every virtue, every grace, 
And fortify the whole. 

5 To keep your armour bright, 
Attend with constant care ; 

Still walking in your Captain's sight, 
And watching unto prayer. 

6 From strength to strength go on ; 
Wrestle and fight and pray ; 

Tread all the powers of darkness down, 
And win the well-fought day. 

CM. NEWTON. 

Your life is hid with Christ in God. 
Col. iii. 3. 
1 T>EJOXCE, believer, in the Lord, 
XAj Who makes your cause His own ; 
The hope that's built upon His word, 
Can ne'er be overthrown. 

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2 Though, many foes beset your road, 

And feeble is your arm, 
Your life is hid with Christ in God, 
Beyond the reach of harm. 

3 Weak as you are you shall not faint ; 

Or fainting, shall not die : 
Jesus, the strength of every saint, 
Will aid you from on high. 

4 Though unperceived by mortal sense, 

Faith sees Him always near, 
A Guide, a glory, a defence : 
Then what have you to fear ? 

5 As surely as He overcame, 

And triumphed once for you ; 
So surely you that love His name, 
Shall through Him triumph too. 



Fight the good fight of faith. — 1 Tim. vi. 12 



Glory awaits you there ; 
Crowns, for the victor's brow; 
Kobes, that the conquerors wear ; 
Thrones, for the sons of might; 
Harps, for the sons of song ; 
Welcomes, from heaven's own King, 
Greetings, from heaven's bright throng. 

2 On ! for ye now must wage 
The warfare, life begun ; 
Or see life's day decline, 
With life's great work undone. 
Hark ! for your Captain calls, 
And o'er your path has shone 
His lightning-gleaming sword : — 
On ! to the fight, then, on ! 




towards Zion, on ! 



AVE LING 



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CONFLICT. 

3 Put off each cumbrous weight ; 
Eenounce each darling sin ; 
He must be free as air, 
Who would faith's victory win* 
With patience gird the soul* 
Maintain the strife begun ; 
Be firm unto the end : — 
On ! to the foe, then, on ! 

i Be fearless in the fight ; 

Look round you — myriads stand 
Enrobed in glorious light, 
Earth's star- crowned victor band. 
They point you to the prize, 
By true hearts surely won ; 
They urge you to advance :— 
On ! to the field, then, on ! 

5 See ! Christ among them throned \ 
He, who the crown of shame 
Wore on that royal head 
Now wreathed with endless fame, 
He waits to bind a crown, — 
Life's last great battle won,— 
Round every conqueror's brow : — - 
On ! then, to victory, on ! 




7S. inR.KE WHiTE ■ 

A r/ood soldier of Jesus Christ.- — 2 Tim. ii. 3* 



1 i^FT in sorrow, oft in woe, 
\J Onward j Christians, onward gd ; 
Fight the fight, maintain the strife ^ 
Strengthened with the bread of life* 

2 Let your dropping hearts tie glad j 
March in heavenly armour clad * 
Fight, nor think the battle long, 
Soon shall victory tune your song. 

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3 Let not sorrow dim your eye, 
Soon shall every tear be dry ; 
Let not fears your course impede, 
Great your strength if great your need. 

-JL Onward, then, to glory move, 

More than conquerors ye shall prove ; 
Though opposed by many a foe, 
Christian soldiers, onward go. 



Stand fast in theftiith. — 1 Cor. xvi. 18. 

1 QTANX) up, my soul, shake off thy fears, 
k3 And gird the gospel armour on : 
March to the gates of endless joy, 
Where thy great Captain- Saviour's gone. 

2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course, 
But hell and sin are vanquished foes ; 
Thy Jesus nailed them to the cross, 
And sung the triumph when He rose. 

8 What though thine inward lusts rebel, 
'Tis but a struggling gasp for life ; 
The weapons of victorious grace 
Shall slay thy sins, and end the strife. 

4 Then let my soul march boldly on, 
Press forward to the heavenly gate ; 
There peace and joy eternal reign, 

And glittering robes for conquerors wait. 

5 There shall I wear a starry crown, 
And triumph in almighty grace, 
While all the armies of the skies 
Join in my glorious Leader's praise. 

£00 C.M. ^ WATTS. 

UnJU A crown of righteousness. — 2 Tim. iv. 8. 
1 TTTXTH heavenly weapons I have fouglit 
V V The battles of the Lord ; 
Finished my course, and kept the faith, 
And wait the sure reward. 

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WATTS. 



PILGRIMAGE. 



2 God has laid up in heaven for me 

A crown which cannot fade ; 
The righteous Judge at that great day 
Shall place it on 1113* head. 

3 Nor hath the King of grace decreed 

This prize for me alone, 
But all that love and long to see 
The appearance of His Son. 

4 Jesus the Lord shall guard me safe 

From every ill design ; 
And to His heavenly kingdom keep 
This feeble soul of mine. 

5 God is mine everlasting aid, 

And hell shall rage in vain ; 
To Him be highest glory paid, 
And endless praise— Amen. 



DIFFICULTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN 
LIFE. 
PILGRIMAGE^ 



v The redeemed shall come with singing. 

Isa, li. 11. 

1 /CHILDREN of the heavenly King, 

As ye journey, sweetly sing : 
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, 
Glorious in His works and ways. 

2 We are travelling home to God, 
In the way the fathers trod ; 
They are happy now, and we 
Soon their happiness shall see. 

3 Shout, ye ransomed flock and blest ; 
You on Jesus' throne shall rest ; 
There your seat is now prepared ; 
There your kingdom and reward. 




THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



4 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand 
On the borders of our land ; 
Jesus, God's exalted Son, 
Bids us undismayed go on, 

5 Onward, then, we gladly press 
Through this earthly wilderness ; 
Only, Lord, our Leader be, 
And we still will follow Thee. 



O -L Let us (jo up to the mountain of the Lord, 
Isa. ii. 3. 

1 /"^OME on, my partners in distress, 

Ye pilgrims through the wilderness 
Who still your sorrows feel ; 
Awhile forget your griefs and fears, 
And look beyond this vale of tears, 
To that celestial hill. 

2 Beyond the bounds of time and space, 
Look forward to that heavenly place, 

The saints' secure abode ; 
On faith's strong eagle-pinions rise, 
And force your passage to the skies, 

And scale the mount of God. 

3 Who suffer with our Master here, 
Shall soon before His face appear, 

And by His side sit down : 
To patient faith the prize is sure ; 
And all that to the end endure 

The cross, shall wear the crown. 

4 Thrice blessed, bliss-inspiring hope ! 
It lifts the fainting spirit up ; 

It brings to life the dead : 
Our conflicts here shall soon be past, 
And we in joy ascend at last, 
Triumphant with our Head. 




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886 



C. WESLEY. 



43? 



PILGRIMAGE. 



S.M. TOPLADY. 

The Lord's song in a strange land. 
Ps. cxxxvii. 4. 

1 "VTOUR harps, ye trembling saints, 

X Down from the willows take : 
Loud to the praise of love divine 
Bid every string awake. 

2 Though in a foreign land, 
We are not far from home ; 

And nearer to our house above 
We every moment come. 

3 His grace will to the end 
Stronger and brighter shine ; 

Nor present things, nor things to come, 
Shall quench the spark divine. 

4 When we in darkness walk, 
Nor feel the heavenly flame, 

Then is the time to trust our God, 
And rest upon His name. 

5 Soon shall our doubts and fears 
Subside at His control ; 

His loving-kindness shall break through 
The midnight of the soul. 

6 Blest is the man, God, 
That stays himself on Thee : 

Who waits for Thy salvation, Lord, 
Shall Thy salvation see. 

/?00 L.M. FAWCETT. 

U*J?J Remember all the way which the Lord thy 
God led thee. — Deut. viii. 2. 
1 nnHUS far my God hath led me on, 

-L And made His truth and mercy known : 
My hopes and fears alternate rise, 
And comforts mingle with my sighs. 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 Through this wide wilderness I roam, 
Far distant from my blissful home : 
Lord, let Thy presence be my stay, 
And guard me in this dangerous way. 

8 Temptations everywhere annoy : 

And sins and snares my peace destroy ; 
My earthly joys are from me torn, 
And oft an absent God I mourn. 

4 My soul with various tempests tossed, 
Her hopes o'erturr^'t, her projects crossed, 
Sees every day new ...traits attend, 

And wonders where the scene will end. 

5 Is this, dear Lord, that thorny road 
Which leads us to the mount of God ? 
Are these the toils Thy people know, 
While in this wilderness below ? 

6 'Tis even so— Thy faithful love 
Doth all Thy children's graces prove : 
'Tis thus our pride and self must fall, 
That Jesus may be All in all. 



TEMPTATIONS. 

CM. WATTS, 

Why are ye fearful ?— Matt, viii. 26. 

1 TTENCE from my soul, sad thoughts, be gone, 
A J. And leave me to my joys ; 

My tongue shall triumph in my God, 
And make a joyful noise. 

2 Darkness and doubts had veiled my mind 

And drowned my head in tears, 
Till sovereign grace, with shining rays, 

Dispelled my gloomy fears. 
8 what immortal joys I felt, 

And raptures all divine, 
When Jesus told me I was His, 

And my Beloved mine. 

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4 In vain the tempter frights my soul, 
And breaks my peace in vain ; 
One glimpse, dear Saviour, of Thy face 
Revives my joys again. 



6 



35 



L.M. STEELE. 

Because I live, ye shall live also. 
John xiv. 19. 

1 "TTTHEN sms and fears prevailing rise, 

v V And fainting hope almost expires, 
Jesus, to Thee I lift mine eyes, 
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires. 

2 Art Thou not mine, my living Lord ? 
And can my hope, my comfort, die, 
Fixed on Thine everlasting word, — 
The word that built the earth and sky ? 

3 If my Immortal Saviour lives, 
Then my immortal life is sure : 
His word a firm foundation gives : 
Here let me build and rest secure. 

4 Here let my faith unshaken dwell ; 
Immoveable the promise stands : 
Nor all the powers of earth or hell 
Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands. 

> Here, my soul, thy trust repose : 
If Jesus is for ever mine, 
Not death itself, that last of foes, 
Shall break a union so divine. 

/^Q/? 7S. CONDEPv. 

OOO And lead us not into temptation. 
Luke xi. 4. 
1 TTEAVENLY Father, to whose eye 
EL Future things unfolded lie, 
Through the desert where I stray 
Let Thy counsels guide my way. 

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2 Lead me not— for flesh is frail — 
Where fierce trials would assail ; 
Leave me not, in darkened hour, 
To withstand the tempter's power. 

3 Help Thy servant to maintain 
A profession free from stain ; 
That my sole reproach may be, 
Following Christ and fearing Thee. 

4 Lord, uphold me day by day : 
Shed a light upon my way ; 

Guide me through perplexing snares, 
Care for me in all my cares. 

5 All I ask for is — enough. 
Only, when the way is rough, 
Let Thy rod and staff impart 
Strength and courage to my heart. 

6 Should Thy wisdom, Lord, decree 
Trials long and sharp for me, 
Pain or sorrow, care or shame, 
^Father, glorify Thy name. 

7 Let me neither faint nor fear, 
Feeling still that Thou art near ; 
In the course my Saviour trod, 
Tending still to Thee, my God. 



87,87,88. mant. 
Deliver us from evil.— Matt. vi. 13. 
1 TjlEOM all evil, all temptation 
J- That besets our earthly path : 
From Thy final condemnation, 
From Thy transitory wrath, 
God of goodness, us deliver, 
And Thy name be praised for ever. 



TEMPTATIONS. 



2 From a heart of hate and blindness, 

From all envy, treachery, pride, 
From all harshness or unkindness, 

All to sin or shame allied, 
God of goodness, us deliver, 
And Thy name be praised for ever. 

3 From the world's deceitful pleasures, 

From its soul-invading snares, 
From the plotter's crafty measures, 

Foolish thoughts and trifling cares, 
God of goodness, us deliver, 
And Thy name be praised for ever. 

4 In the time of tribulation, 

In the bright and prosperous way, 
In the hour of life's prostration, 

In the final judgment-day, 
God of goodness, us deliver, 
And Thy name be praised for ever. 



'OO Christ is all and in all. — Col. iii. 11. 

1 "\TTHEN, gracious Lord, when shall it be 

VV That I shall find mine all in Thee ; 
The fulness of Thy promise prove, 
The seal of Thine eternal love ? 

2 Thee, only Thee, I fain would find, 

, And cast the world and flesh behind j 
Thou, only Thou, to me be given 
Of all Thou hast in earth or heaven. 

8 Ah ! wherefore did I ever doubt ? 
Thou wilt in no wise cast me out ; — 
A helpless soul that comes to Thee, 
With only sin and misery. 

4 Lord, I am sick ; my sickness cure : 
I want ; do Thou enrich the poor ; 
Under Thy mighty hand I stoop ; 
lift the abject sinner up ! 




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C. WESLEY. 



443 



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5 Lord, I ain blind ; be Tliou my sight : 
Lord, I am weak ; be Thou my might : 
A Helper of the helpless be ; 
And let me find mine all in Thee. 



DECLENSIONS. 

60Q CM. WATTS. 

or) Eph ream is like a silly dove ivitlwut heart. 
Hos. vii. 11. 

1 TTTHY is my heart so far from Thee, 

V V My God, my chief delight ? 
Why are my thoughts no more by day 
With Thee, no more by night ? 

2 Why should my foolish passions rove ? 

Where can such sweetness be, 
As I have tasted in Thy love, 
As I have found in Thee ? 

3 When my forgetful soul renews 

The savour of Thy grace, 
. My heart presumes I cannot lose 
The relish all my days. 

4 But ere one fleeting hour is passed, 

The flattering world employs 
Some sensual bait to seize my, taste. 
And to pollute my joys. 

5 Then I repent, and vex my soul 

That I should leave Thee so ; 
Where will those wild affections roll 
That let a Saviour go ? 

6 Make haste, my days, to reach the goal, 

And bring my heart to rest 
On the dear centre of my soul, 
My God, my Saviour's breast. 

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DECLENSIONS. 



CM. C0WPER. 

Revive the heart of the contrite ones. 
Isa. Mi. 15. 

1 rilHE Lord will happiness divine 
-iL On contrite hearts bestow ; 
Then tell me, gracious God, is mine 

A contrite heart, or no ? 

2 I hear, but seem to hear in vain, 

Insensible as steel : 
If aught is felt, 'tis only pain 
To find I cannot feel. 

3 I sometimes think myself inclined 

To love Thee, if I could ; 
But often feel another mind 
Averse from all that's good. 

4 My best desires are faint and few : 

I fain would strive for more ; 
But when I cry, — My strength renew J 
Seem weaker than before. 

5 Thy saints are comforted, I know, 

And love Thy house of prayer ; 
I, therefore, go where others go, 
But find no comfort there. 

6 make this heart rejoice or ache, 

Decide this doubt for me ; 
And, if it be not broken, break, 
And heal it if it bef 

CM. WATTS* 

O that I knew tvhere 1 might find Him. 
Job xxiii. 3. 
1 f \ THAT I knew the secret place, 
Where I might find my God ; 
I'd spread my wants before His face, 
And pour my woes abroad. 

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2 I'd tell Him how my sins arise * 

What sorrows I sustain ; 
How grace decays and comfort dies, 
And leaves my heart in pain. 

3 He knows what arguments I'd take, 

To wrestle with my God : 
I'd plead for His own mercy's sake, 
And for my Saviour's blood. 

•1 My God will pity my complaints, 
And heal my broken bones ; 
He takes the meaning of His saints, 
The language of their groans. 

5 Arise, my soul, from deep distress, 

And banish every fear ; 
He calls thee to His throne of grace, 
To spread thy sorrows there. 

/? A (\ CM. NEWTON. 

U -fcrJ Will ye also go away $ — John vi. 67. 

1 "TTTHEN any turn from Zion's way,— 

▼ V Alas! what numbers do, — 
Me thinks I hear my Saviour say, 
Wilt thou forsake me too 9 

2 All ! Lord, with such a heart as mine* 

Unless Thou hold me fast, 
I feel I milst, I shall decline, 
And prove like them at last. 

6 Yet Thou aloii6 hast power, 1 know, 

To save a wretch like me ; 
To whdm or whither could 1 go$ 
If I should turn from Thee ? 

4 Beyond a doubt, I rest assured, 

Thou art the Christ of God, 
Who hast eternal life secured, 
By promise and by blood. 

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5 No voice but Thine can give me rest, 

And bid my fears depart : 
No love but Thine can make me blest, 
And satisfy my heart. 

6 What anguish has that question stirred, — 

If I will also go ? 
Yet, Lord, relying on Thy word, 
I humbly answer, No ! 




L.M. c. WESLEY* 

The]) rebelled, and vexed His Holy Spirit* 



Jsa. lxiii. 10. 

1 QTAY, thou insulted Spirit stay, 

kJ Though I have done Thee such despite ; 
Nor cast the sinner quite away, 
Nor take Thine everlasting flight. 

2 Though I have steeled my stubborn heart* 
And shaken off my guilty fears ; 

And vexed, and Urged Thee to depart $ 
For many long rebellious years ; 

B Though I have most unfaithful been 
Of all whoe'er Thy grace received ; 
Ten thousand times Thy goodness seen, 
Ten thousand times Thy goodness grieved ; 

4 Yet, ! the chief of sinners spare, 
In honour of my great High Priest ; 
Nor, in Thy righteous anger, swear 
To exclude me from Thy people's rest. 

5 Now, Lord, my weary soul release ; 
Upraise me with Thy gracious hand ; 
And guide into Thy perfect peace, 
And bring me to the promised land. 

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CM. 



COWPER. 



i"i Walk ye in Him.— Col. ii. 6. 

1 f\ FOR a closer walk with God, 
Vy A calm and heavenly frame ; 
A light to shine upon the road 

That leads me to the Lamb. 

2 Where is the blessedness I knew, 

When first I saw the Lord ? 
Where is the soul -refreshing view 

Of Jesus and, His word ? 
8 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed ! 

How sweet their memory still ! 
But they have left an aching void 

The world can never fill. 
■A Return, holy Dove, return, 

Sweet messenger of rest : 
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn. 

And drove Thee from my breast. 

5 The clearest idol I have known, 

Whate'er that idol be, 
Help me to tear it from Thy throne, 
And worship only Thee : 

6 So shall my walk be close with Cod, 

Calm and serene my frame : 
So purer light shall mark the road 
That leads me to the Lamb. 



Almost.. .a Christian.— Acts xxvi. 28. 

1 T>ROAD is the road that leads to death, 
13 And thousands walk together there ; 
But wisdom shows a narrower path, 
With here and there a traveller. 

2 Deny thyself, and take thy cross, 
Is the Redeemer's great command ; 
Nature must count her gold but dross, 
If she would gain this heavenly hind, 




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WATTS. 



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DECLENSIONS. 



The fearful soul that tires and faints, 
And walks the ways of God no more, 
Will not be numbered with the saints, 
But make his own destruction sure. 

4 Lord, let not all my hopes be vain ; 
Create my heart entirely new ; 
Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, 
Which false apostates never knew. 



L.M. STEELE 

Thou hast the words of eternal life, 
John vi. 68. 

1 FTTHOU only Sovereign of my heart, 
X My Refuge, my Almighty Friend, 
And can my soul from Thee depart, 
On whom alone my hopes depend ? 

2 Whither, ah ! whither should I go, 

A wretched wanderer from my Lord ? 
Can this dark world of sin and woe 
One glimpse of happiness afford ? 

3 Eternal life Thy words impart ; 
On these my fainting spirit lives : 
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart, 
Than the whole round of nature gives. 

4 Thy name mine inmost powers adore ; 
Thou art my life, my joy, my care. 

Depart from Thee ! — 'tis death ;— 'tis more : 
'Tis endless ruin, deep despair. 

5 Low at Thy feet my soul would lie : 
Here safety dwells, and peace divine. 
Still let me live beneath Thine eye, 
For life, eternal life is Thine. 

1 9 449 



TRIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



CM. 



WATTS. 



1 -t I Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly 
upward. — Job. v. 7. 

1 ""VTOT from the dust affliction grows, 
J^l Nor troubles rise by chance ; 
Yet we are bom to cares and woes ; 

A sad inheritance. 

2 As sparks break out from burning coals, 

And still are upwards borne ; 
So grief is rooted in our souls, 
And man grows up to mourn. 

3 Yet with my God I leave my cause, 

And trust His promised grace ; 
He rules me by His well-known laws 
Of love and righteousness. 

4 Not all the pains that e'er I bore 

Shall spoil my future peace, 
For death and hell can do no more 
Than what my Father please. 



Son of David, have mercy on me. 



y V When our bitter tears o'erflow, 
"When we mourn the lost and dear, 
Jesus, Son of David, hear. 

2 Thou, our throbbing flesh hast worn ; 
Thou, our mortal grief hast borne ; 
Thou hast shed the bitter tear ; 
Jesus, Son of David, hear. 

3 Thou hast bowed the dying head ; 
Thou Thy precious blood hast shed ; 
Thou hast filled a mortal bier ; 
Jesus* Son of David, hear. 




MILMAN. 



1 



Mark x. 47. 
our heads are bowed with woe : 



450 



TRIALS. 



4 When the heart is sad within, 
With the sense of all its sin ; 
When the spirit shrinks with fear, 
Jesus, Son of David, hear. 

5 Thou, the shame, the grief hast known ; 
Though the sins were not Thine own, 
Thou hast deigned their load to bear ; 
Jesus, Son of David, hear. 



CM. HAWEIS. 
hard, remember me. — Luke xxiii. 42. 

1 f\ THOU, from whom all goodness flows, 
\J I lift my soul to Thee : 

In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, 
Good Lord, remember me. 

2 When on mine aching, burdened heart 

My sins lie heavily, 
My pardon speak, new peace impart ; 
In love, remember me. 

3 When trials sore obstruct my way, 

And ills I cannot flee, 
Lord, let my strength be as my day ; 
For good remember me. 

4 When worn with pain, disease, and grief, 

This feeble body, see ; 
Grant patience, rest, and kind relief ; 
Hear, and remember me. 

5 If on my face, for Thy dear name, 

Shame and reproach shall be ; 
All hail reproach, and welcome shame, 
If Thou remember me. 

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



6 When, in the solemn hour of death, 
I wait Thy just decree, 
Saviour, with my last parting breath 
I'll cry, — Remember me. 




L.M. ADDISCOTT. 

Take up the cross. — Mark x. 21. 



1 A ND is there, Lord, a cross for me, 
-XJL As through this wilderness I stray, 
Which, if I would, I must not flee, 

But Thy divine command obey ? 

2 I would not, Lord, pass by that cross, 
For Thou hast placedat in my way ; 
To turn aside would be my loss, 

I, therefore, lift my heart and pray : — 

3 Show me the cross that I must bear ; 
Bend my proud heart, that I may take 
In holy faith and humble prayer, 

The cross of shame, for Thy dear sake : 

4 For Thou didst take a cross for me, 
And on it all my sins didst bear ; 
Its agony Thou didst not nee, 
That in Thy glory I might share. 

5 Then I will take my cross with joy, 
And bear it onward to the end ; 

My shame and pride, Lord, destroy, 
My faith and hope on Thee depend. 

Thou soon wilt take the cross away, 
And place the crown upon my brow, 
In that bright world of endless day, 
Where I no more a cross shall know. 



TKIALS. 



7s. 



lOl. The trial of your faith. — 1 Pet. i. 

1 'fTlIS my happiness below, 

-L Not to live without the cross, 
But the Saviour's power to know, 
Sanctifying every loss. 

2 Trials must and will befall ; 
But with humble faith to see 
Love inscribed upon them all, 
This is happiness to me. 

3 God, in Israel, sows the seeds 
Of affliction, pain, and toil ; 

These spring up and choke the weeds 
Which would else o'erspread the soil. 

4 Trials make the promise sweet ; 
Trials give new life to prayer ; 
Trials bring me to His feet, 
Lay me low, and keep me there. 

5 Did I meet no trials here, 
No correction by the way, 
Might I not with reason fear 
I should prove a cast - away ? 

6 Worldlings may escape the rod, 
Sunk in earthly, vain delight ; 
But the true-born child of G-od 
Must not, would not, if he might. 



hJ When he is tried he shall receive th 



1 II /TUST Jesus bear the cross alone, 
JJ_I_ And all the world go free ? 
No, there's a cross for every one, 
And there's a cross for me. 




CM. 



of Ufe.—Jfis. r. 12. 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, 



2 How happy are the saints above, 

Who once went sorrowing here ; 
But now they taste unmingied love, 
And joy without a tear. 

3 The consecrated cross I'll bear, 

Till death shall set me free ; 
And then go home my crown to wear,--- 
For there's a crown for me. 

4 Upon the crystal pavement, down 

At Jesus' pierced feet, 
Joyful I'll cast my golden crown, 
And His dear name repeat. 

5 And palms shall wave, and harps shall ring, 

Beneath heaven's arches high : 
The Lord that lives, — the ransomed sing, — 
That lives, no more to die. 

6 precious cross ! glorious crown ! 

resurrection day ! 
Ye angels, from the heavens come down, 
And bear my soul away. 




8.7.D. LYTE* 

Lo, we helve left all, and have followed Thee. 



Mark x. 28. 
1 TESTIS, I my cross have taken, 
All to leave and follow Thee. 
Destitute, despised, forsaken, 

Thou, from hence, my all shalt be. 
Perish every fond ambition, 

All I've sought and hoped and known : 
Yet how rich is my condition ! 

God and heaven are still mine own. 

454 



TEIALS. 



2 Let the world despise and leave me : 

They have left my Saviour too. 
Human hearts and looks deceive me :— 

Thou art not, like them, untrue. 
And whilst Thou shalt smile upon me, 

God of wisdom, love, and might, 
Foes may hate, and friends disown me ; 

Show Thy face, and all is bright. 

3 Man may trouble and distress me, 

'Twill but drive me to Thy breast ; 
Life with trials hard may press me, 

Heaven will bring me sweeter rest ; 
! 'tis not in grief to harm me, 

While Thy love is left to me : 
! 'twere not in joy to charm me, 

Were thai joy unmixed with Thee. 

4 Soul ! then know, thy full salvation ; 

Rise o'er sin and fear and care ; 
Joy to find, in every station, 

Something still to do or bear. 
Think what Spirit dwells within thee : 

What a Father's smiles are thine : 
What a Saviour died to win thee : 

Child of heaven, canst thou repine ? 

5 Haste thee on from grace to glory, 

Armed by faith and winged by prayer : 
Heaven's eternal day's before thee : 

God's own hand shall guide thee there. 
Soon shall close thine earthly mission : 

Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days : 
Hope shall change to full fruition, 

Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 



455 



PRIVILEGES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 
DIVINE SUPPORT. 



CM. 



MERRICK. 



My God shall siqyrty all your need. 
Phil. iv. 19. 

1 T71TERNAL GOD! we look to Thee ; 
JCJ To Thee for help we fly ; 

Thine eye alone our wants can see ; 
Thy hand alone supply. 

2 Lord, let Thy fear within us dwell, 

Thy love our footsteps guide : 
That love will all vain love expel ; 
That fear, all fear beside. 

3 Not what we wish, but what we want, 

let Thy grace supply ; 
The good, unasked, in mercy grant ; 
The ill, though asked, deny. 



Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace ivhosa 
■mind is stayed on Thee. — Isa. xxvi. 3. 

1 fTlHOU very present aid 

JL In suffering and- distress ; 
The soul which still on Thee is stayed, 

Is kept in perfect peace. 

The soul, by faith reclined 

On the Redeemer's breast, 
'Mid raging storms exults to find 

An everlasting rest. 

2 Sorrow and fear are gone, 
Whene'er Thy face appears : 

It stills the sighing orphan's moan, 

And dries the widow's tears : 

It hallows every cross ; 

It sweetly comforts me, 
Makes me forget mine every loss, 

And find my all in Thee. 




S.M.D. 



C. WESLEY. 



456 



DIVINE supponf. 



3 Jesus, to whom I fly, 

Doth all my wishes fill. 
What though created streams are dry, 

I have the fountain still. 

Stripped of mine earthly friends, 

I find them all in One : 
And peace and joy that never ends, 

And heaven, in Christ, begun. 



The Lord will provide . — Gen. xxii. 14. 

1 rpHOTJGH troubles assail, 
J- And dangers affright ; 
Though friends should all fail, 

And foes all unite ; 
Yet one thing secures us, 

Whatever betide, 
The Scripture assures us, — 

The Lord will provide. 

2 The birds without barn 

Or storehouse are fed : 
From them let us learn 

To trust for our bread. 
His saints what is fitting 

Shall ne'er be denied, 
So long as 'tis written, — 

The Lord will provide. 

3 His call we obey, 

Like Abraham of old, 
Not knowing our way, 

But faith makes us bold : 
For though we are strangers. 

We have a good Guide, 
And trust, in all dangers, 

The Lord will provide. 




10.10.11.11. 



NEWTON. 



457 



THE CHEISTIAN LIFE. 



4 No strength of our own, 

Or goodness we claim ; 
Yet, since we have known 

The Saviour's great name, 
In this our strong tower 

For safety we hide : 
Almighty His power, 

The Lord will provide. 



To them that have no might He increaseth 
strength. — Isa. xl. 29. 

1 TTTHENCE do our mournful thoughts arise ? 

▼ ▼ And where's our courage fled ? 
Have restless sin and raging hell 
Struck all our comforts dead ? 

2 Have we forgot the Almighty Name 

That formed the earth and sea ? 
And can an all- creating arm 
Grow weary or decay ? 

3 Treasures of everlasting might 

In our Jehovah dwell ; 
He gives the conquest to the weak, 
And treads their foes to hell. 

4 Mere mortal power shall fade and die, 

And youthful vigour cease : 
But we that wait upon the Lord 
Shall feel our strength increase. 

5 The saints shall mount on eagles' wings, 

And taste the promised bliss, • 
Till their unwearied feet arrive 
Where perfect pleasure is. 




CM. 



WATTS. 



45 8 



£>IVINE SUPPORT. 



L.M. WATTS. 

My grace is sufficient for thee. — 2 Cor. xii. 9. 

1 X ET me but hear my Saviour say, — 
JL^ Strength shall be equal to thy day ; 
Then I rejoice in deep distress, 
Leaning on all- sufficient grace. 

2 I glory in infirmity, 

That Christ's own power may rest on me : 
When I am weak, then am I strong, 
Grace is my shield, and Christ my song. 

8 I can do all things, or can bear 
All sufferings, if my Lord be there : 
Sweet pleasures mingle with the pains, 
While His kind hand my head sustains. 

4 But if the Lord be once withdrawn, 
And we attempt the work alone, 
When new temptations spring and rise, 
We find how great our weakness is. 



P^Q 7S. C. WESLEY. 

xJOtJ Without me ye can do nothing. 
John xv. 5. 

1 O ON of God, Thy blessing grant ; 
k3 Still supply mine every want. 
Tree of life, Thine influence shed ; 
Prom Thy fulness I am fed. 

2 Unsustained by Thee, I fall ; 
Send the strength for which I call : 
Weaker than a bruised reed, 
Help I every moment need. 

3 All my hopes on Thee depend, 
Love me, save me, to the end. 
Still preserve me by Thy grace : 
Take the everlasting praise. 

459 



TEE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

DIVINE GUIDANCE. 



660 



The Lord went before them . . . by day and 



87 5 87,47. Williams. 



night.— Ex. xiii. 21. 

1 riUIDE me, Thou Great Jehovah ! 
VX Pilgrim, through this barren land ; 
I am weak, but Thou art mighty, 

Hold me with Thy powerful hand : 

Bread of heaven ! 
Feed me till I want no more. 

2 Open Thou the crystal fountain, 

Whence the healing streams do flow : 
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar 

Lead me all my journey through : 

Strong Deliverer ! 
Be Thou still my strength and shield. 

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, 

Bid my anxious fears subside ; 
Death of death, and hell's Destruction ! 
Land me safe on Canaan's side : 

• Songs of praises 
I will ever give to Thee, 



vX A leader and commander to the people. 
Isa. lv. 4. 

1 T EADEB of faithful souls, and guids 
J-^ Of all who travel to the sky, 
Come, and with us, even us, abide. 
Who would on Thee alone rely : 
On Thee alone our spirits stay, 
While held in life's uneven way.. 




L.M. ? 6 lines. 



c. WESLEY 



460 



DIVINE GUIDANCE. 

2 Straiigers and pilgrims here below, 
This earth, we know, is not our place : 
We hasten through this vale of woe, 
And, restless to behold Thy face, 
Swift to our heavenly country move, 
Our everlasting home above. 

3 We've no abiding city here, 
But seek a city out of sight : 
Thither our steady course we steer, 
Aspiring to the plains of light — 
Jerusalem, the saints' abode, 
Whose founder is the Living God. 

4 Through Thee, who all our sins hast borne. 
Freely and graciously forgiven, 

With songs to Zion we return, 
Contending for our native heaven ; — 
That palace of our glorious King 
We find it nearer while we sing. 

5 Eaised by the breath of love divine, 
We tread the way the saints have trod : 
The church of the first-born to join, 
We travel to the mount of God ; 
With joy upon our heads arise, 

And meet our Captain in the skies. 



55.88.55. ZINZENDOEF. 
I send an angel before thee. — Ex. xxiii. 20. 
1 TESUS, still" lead on 

Till our rest be won ; 
And although the way be cheerless, 
We will follow, calm and fearless : 
Guide us by Thy hand 
To eur Fatherland. 

461 



THE CHEISTIAN LIFE. 



2 



If the way be drear, 



If the foe be near, 
Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, 
Let not faith and hope forsake ns ; 
For, through many a foe, 
To our home we go. 

3 When we seek relief 
From a long- felt grief ; 

When oppressed by new temptations, 
Lord, increase and perfect patience ; 
Show us that bright shore 
Where we weep no more. 

4 Jesus, still lead on 
Till our rest be won : 

Heavenly Leader, still direct us, 
Still support, console, protect us, 

Till we safely stand 

In our Fatherland. 



\)0 Underneath are the everlasting arms. 
Deut. xxxiii. 27. 

1 A RISE, my soul, my joyful powers, 

And triumph in my Grod ; 
Awake, my voice, and loud proclaim, 
His glorious grace abroad. 

2 The arms of everlasting love 

Beneath my soul He placed ; 
And on the Rock of Ages set 
My slippery footsteps fast. 

3 The city of my blest abode 

Is walled around with grace ; 
Salvation for a bulwark stands 
To shield the sacred place. 




DIVINE PROTECTIOX. 

cifli 



WATTS. 



462 



DIVINE PROTECTION. 



4 Arise, my soul ; awake, my voice, 



And tunes of pleasure sing ; 
Loud hallelujahs shall address 
My Saviour and my King. 




KIRKHAM. 



UUi I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 
Heb. xiii. 5. 

1 TTOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, 
Xl Is laid for your faith in His excellent word ! 
What more can He say, than to you He hath said, 
You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled ? 

2 In every condition ; in sickness, in health, 
In joy or deep sorrow, in want or in wealth, 
At home or abroad, on the land, on the sea, 

As thy day may demand, shall thy strength 
ever be. 

3 When through the deep waters I call thee to go, 
The rivers of sorrow shall not thee o'erflow ; 
The flame shall not hurt thee ; I only design 
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 

4 Fear not, I am with thee ; be not dismayed, 
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid : 
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee 

to stand, 

Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 

5 The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, 
I will not, I cannot give up to its foes : [shake, 
That soul, though all hell should endeavour to 
I'll never ! no, never ! no, never forsake ! 



\)0 Lord, thou hast redeemed my life. 

Lam. iii. 58. 
1 /^i OD of my life, whose gracious power 
Through varied deaths my soul hath 1 
Or turned aside the fatal hour, 
Or lifted up my sinking head : 




L.M. 



C. WESLEY. 



463 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



2 In all rny ways Thy hand I own ; 
Thy ruling providence I see : 
Assist me still my course to run, 
And still direct my paths to Thee. 

3 Oft hath the sea confessed Thy power, 
And given me back at Thy command ; 
It could not, Lord, my life devour, 
Safe in the hollow of Thy hand. 

4 Oft, from the margin of the grave, 
Thou, Lord, hast lifted up my head. 
Sudden I found Thee near to save ; 
And sickness owned Thy touch, and fled. 

5 Whither, ! whither should I fly, 
But to my loving Saviour's breast, 
Secure within Thine arms to lie, 
And safe beneath Thy wings to rest ? 



Hitherto hath the Lord helped vs. 
1 Sam. vii. 12. 

1 CiOME, Thou fount of every blessing, 

Tune my heart to sing Thy grace : 
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, 

Call for songs of loudest praise. 
Teach me some celestial measure, 

Sung by ransomed hosts above ; 
O ! the vast, the boundless treasure 

Of my Lord's unchanging love. 

2 Here I raise mine Ebenezer ; 

Hither, by Thy help, I'm come, 
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, 

Safely to arrive at home. 
Jesus sought me when a stranger, 

Wandering from the fold of God ; 
He, to rescue me from danger, 
Interposed His precious blood. 




8.7.D. 



ROBINSON, 



464 



DIVINE PROTECTION. 



3 ! to grace how great a debtor 

Daily I'm constrained to be ! 
Let that grace. Lord, like a fetter, 

Bind rny wandering heart to Thee 
Prone to wander ; Lord, I feel it ; 

Prone to leave the God I love ; 
Take my heart, take and seal it, 

Seal it from Thy courts above. 



CM. WATTS. 
Are they not all ministering spirits? 
Heb. i. 14. 

1 IVJOW to the hands of Christ our King 
X i Are all the angels given : 

They wait upon His saints, and bring 
His chosen heirs to heaven. 

2 Pleasure and praise run through their host, 

To see a sinner turn ; 
Then Satan has a captive lost, 
And Christ a subject born. 

3 But there's an hour of brighter joy, 

When He His angels sends 
Opposing rebels to destroy, 
And gather in His Mends. 

1 ! could I say, without a doubt, 
There shall my soul be found ; 
Then let the great archangel shout, 
And the last trumpet sound. 



8 L.M. WATTS. 
He shall give His angels charge over thee. 
Ps. xci. 11. 
1 f^i BEAT God ! to what a glorious height 
VX Hast Thou advanced the Lord, Thy Son ; 
Angels, in all their robes of light, 
Are made the servants of His throne. 

3° 4^5 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



2 Before His feet Thine armies wait, 
And swift as flames of fire they move 
To manage His affairs of state, 
In works of judgment and of love. 

8 Now they are sent to guide our feet 
Up to the gates of Thine abode, 
Through all the dangers that we meet 
In travelling o'er the heavenly road. 

4 Lord, when I leave this mortal ground, 
And Thou shalt bid me rise and come, 
Send a beloved angel down, 
Safe to conduct my spirit home* 



Unto Him icho is able to keep you from 
falling. — Jude 24. 

1 the only wise, 

-L Our Saviour and our King, 
Let all the saints below the skies 
Their humble praises bring. 

2 'tis His almighty love, 
His counsel and His care 

Preserve us safe from sin and death, 
And every hurtful snare. 

3 He will present our souls, 
Unblemished and complete, 

Before the glory of His face, 
With joys divinely great. 



PERSEVERANCE. 




WATTS. 



PEESEVEKANCE. 



4 Then all the chosen race 
Shall meet around the throne ; 

Shall bless the conduct of His grace, 
And make His wonders known. 

5 To our Redeemer, God, 
Wisdom and power belong, 

Immortal crowns of majesty, 
And heaven's eternal song. 

CM. WATTS. 

He which stablisheth us in Christ . . . is God. 
2 Cor. i. 21. 

1 /~\UR God, bow firm His promise stands, 
VJ^ E'en when He hides His face ! 

He trusts in our Redeemer's hands 

His glory and His grace. i 

2 Then why, my soul, these sad complaints, 

Since Christ and we are one ? 
Thy God is faithful to His saints, 
Is faithful to His Son. 

3 Beneath His smiles my heart has lived, 

And part of heaven possessed ; 
I praise His name for grace received, 
And trust Him for the rest. 

>yi L.M. WATTS, 

( JL The immutability of His counsel. 

Heb. vi. 17. 
1 XX OW oft have sin and Satan strove 
XX To rend my soul from Thee, my God ! 
But everlasting is Thy love, 
And Jesus seals it with His blood. 

The oath and promise of the Lord 
Join to confirm the wondrous grace ; 
Eternal power performs the word, 
And fills all heaven with endless praise. 

3 o * 4.6? 




THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



3 Amidst temptations sharp and long, 
My soul to this sure refuge flies ; 
Hope is my anchor, firm and strong, 
While tempests blow and billows rise, 

4 The gospel bears my spirit up ; 
A faithful and unchanging God 
Lays the foundation for my hope 
In oaths and promises and blood. 

; J*) L.M. WATTS. 

i -V Who shall separate its from . . . Christ? 
Eom. Tiii. 35. 

1 XTTHO shall the Lord's elect condemn ? 

V V 'Tis God that justifies their souls ; 
And mercy, like a mighty stream, 
O'er ail their sins divinely rolls. 

2 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell 9 
'Tis Christ that suffered in their stead : 
And, the salvation to fulfil, 

Behold Him rising from the dead. 

3 He lives, He lives, and sits above, 
For ever interceding there ; 

Who shall divide us from His love ? 
Or what should tempt us to despair ? 

4 Shall persecution or distress, 
Famine or sword or nakedness ? 

He that hath loved us bears us through, 
And makes us more than conquerors too. 

5 Faith hath an overcoming power ; 
It triumphs in the dying hour : 
Christ is our life, our hope, our joy, 
Which life nor death can e'er destroy. 



COMMUNION WITH GOD. 



G Not all that men on earth can do, 
Nor powers on high, nor powers below, 
- Shall cause His mercy to remove, 
Or wean our hearts from Christ our love. 

'yO CM. WATTS. 

t O Neither shall any man pluck them out of 
my hand. — John x. 28. 

1 T7URM as the earth Thy gospel stands, 
J- My Lord, my hope, my trust ; 

If I am found in Jesus' hands, 
My soul can ne'er be lost. 

2 His honour is engaged to save 

The meanest of His sheep ; 
All that His heavenly Father gave 
His hands securely keep. 

3 Nor death nor hell shall e'er remove 

His chosen from His breast : 
Safe in the mansions of His love 
They must for ever rest. 



COMMUNION WITH GOD. 

L.M. WATTS. 

His Spirit in the inner man. — Eph. iii. 16. 

1 /^OME, Dearest Lord, descend and dwell 

By faith and love in every breast ; 
Then shall we know and taste and feel 
The joys that cannot be expressed. 

2 Come fill our hearts with inward strength, 
Make our enlarged souls possess, 

And learn the height and breadth and length 
Of Thine immeasurable grace. 

469 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



3 Now to the God whose power can do 
More than our thoughts or wishes know, 
Be everlasting honours done 
By all the church, through Christ His Son. 

S.M. DODDRIDGE. 

Our fellowship is with the Father, and with 
His Son Jesus Christ. — 1 John i. 3. 

1 heavenly Father calls, 
V_/ And Christ invites us near ; 

With both, our friendship shall be sweet, 
And our communion dear. 

2 God pities all my griefs ; 
He pardons every day ; 

Almighty to protect my soul, 
And wise to guide my way. 

3 How large His bounties are ! 
What various stores of good 

Diffused from my Redeemer's hand, 
And purchased with His blood ! 

4 Jesus, my Living Head, 

I bless Thy faithful care ; 
Mine Advocate before the throne, 
And my Forerunner there. 

5 Here fix, my roving heart ; 
Here wait, my warmest love, 

Till the communion be complete, 
In nobler scenes above. 




fcJR CM. WATTS, 

U I U Followers of God, as dear children. 
*Eph. v. 1. 
1 TMMORTAL principles forbid 
-L The sons of God to sin ; 
Grace, like an uncorrupted seed, 
Abides and reigns within, 

470 



COMMUNION WITH GOD. 

2 Not by the terrors of a slave, 

Do they perform His will ; 
But with the noblest powers they have, 
His sweet commands fulfil. 

3 They find access at every hour 

To God within the veil ; 
Hence they derive a quickening power, 
And joys that never fail. 

4 happy souls ! glorious state 

Of overflowing grace ! 
To dwell so near their Father's seat, 
And see His lovely face. 

5 Lord, I address Thy heavenly throne, 

Call me a child of Thine ; 
Send down the Spirit of Thy Son, 
To form my heart divine. 

6 There shed Thy choicest love abroad, 

And make my comforts strong ; 
Then shall I say, — My Father, God, 
With an unwavering tongue. 

L.M. WATTS. 
Isaac went out to meditate. — Gen. xxiv. 63. 

1 1\/TY God, permit me not to be 
JjJL A stranger to myself and Thee ; 
Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove, 
Forgetful of my highest love. 

2 Why should my passions mix with earth, 
And thus debase my heavenly birth ? 
Why should I cleave to things below, 
And let my God my Saviour go ? 

3 Call me away from flesh and sense, 

One sovereign word can draw me thence : 
I would obey the voice divine, 
And all inferior joys resign. 




THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, 



4 Be earth with all her scenes withdrawn, 
Let noise and vanity be gone ; 
In secret silence of the mind 
My heaven, and there my God, I find. 



' i O We would see Jesus. — John xii. 21. 

1 AK from my thoughts, vain world, begone 
J- Let my religious hours alone ; 

Fain would mine eyes my Saviour see : 
I wait a visit, Lord, from Thee. 

2 My heart grows warm with holy fire, 
And kindles with a pure desire : 
Come, my Redeemer, from above, 
And feed my soul with heavenly love. 

8 The trees of life immortal stand 
In fragrant rows at Thy right hand ; 
And in sweet murmurs, by their side, 
Rivers of bliss perpetual glide. 

4 Blest Jesus, what delicious fare! 
How sweet Thine entertainments are ! 

- Never did angels taste above, 
Redeeming gr.ace and dying love. 

5 Hail, Great Immanuel, all divine ! 
In Thee Thy Father's glories shine ; 
Thou brightest, fairest, holiest One, 
That eyes have seen, or angels known. 



Go forth into the £>Z<™, and I will titers 
talk with thee. — Ezek. iii. 22. 

FAR from the world, Lord, I flee, 
From strife and tumult far ; 
From scenes where Satan wages still 
His most successful war. 




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CM. 



COWPEE. 



COMMUNION WITH GOD. 



2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, 

With prayer and praise agree ; 
And seem by Thy sweet bounty made 
For those who follow Thee. 

3 There, if Thy Spirit touch the soul, 

And grace her mean abode, 
! with what peace and joy and love 
She communes with her God. 

4 Author and Guardian of my life, 

Sweet source of life divine, 
And all harmonious names in one, 
My Saviour. — Thou art mine. 

5 What thanks I owe Thee, and what love ! 

A boundless, endless store 
Shall echo through the realms above, 
When time shall be no more. 



OU He talked with us by the way, 

Luke xxiv. 32. 
1 nnALK with us, Lord, Thyself reveal, 
JL While here o'er earth we rove ; 
Speak to our hearts, and let us feel 
The kindling of Thy love. 

With Thee conversing, we forget 
All time and toil and care ; 

Labour is rest, and pain is sweet, 
If Thou, my God, art here. 

Here, then, my God, vouchsafe to stay, 

And bid my heart rejoice ; 
My bounding heart shall own Thy sway, 

And echo to Thy voice. 




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G. WESLEY, 



473 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



4 Let this mine every hour employ, 
Till I Thy glory see ; 
Enter into my Master's joy, 
And find my heaven in Thee. 



GUION. 



'OX I am continually with Thee. 
Psa. lxxiii. 23. 

1 A LL scenes alike engaging prove 

XJL To souls impressed with sacred love ; 
• Where'er they dwell, they dwell with Thee, 
In heaven, in earth, or on the sea. 

2 To me remains nor place nor time ; 
My country is in every clime ; 

I can be calm and free from care 
On any shore, since God is there. 

3 While place we seek, or place we shun, 
The soul finds happiness in none ; 
But with my God to guide my way, 
'Tis equal joy to go or stay. 

4 Could I be cast where Thou art not, 
That were, indeed, a dreadful lot : 
But regions none remote I call, 
Secure of finding God in all. 

5 Then let me to His throne repair, 
And never be a stranger there ; 
Then love divine shall be my guard, 
And peace and safety my reward. 



Walk in the light, as He is in the light. 
1 John i. 7. 
1 TTTALK in the light, so shalt thou know 
V V That fellowship of love 
His Spirit only can bestow, 
Who reigns in light above, 

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BARTON. 



COMMUNION WITH GOD. 



2 Walk in the light, and thou shalt find 
Thy heart made truly His 
Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined. 
In whom no darkness is. 

8 Walk in the light, and thou shalt own 
Thy darkness passed away, 
Because that light hath on thee shone ? 
In which is perfect day. 

4 Walk in the light, and e'en the tomb 

No fearful shade shall wear ; 
Glory shall chase away its gloom, 
For Christ hath conquered there. 

5 Walk in the light, thy path shall be 

Peaceful, serene, and bright : 
For God, by grace, shall dwell in thee, 
And God Himself is Light, 



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Enoch walked with God. — Gen. v. 24. 

ETERNAL God, our wondering souls 
Admire Thy matchless grace ; 
That Thou wilt walk, that Thou wilt dwell, 
With Adam's worthless race. 

lead me to that happy path, 

Where I my God may meet ; 
Though hosts of foes begird it round, 

Though briers wound my feet. 

Cheered with Thy converse, I can trace 

The desert with delight : 
Through all the gloom one smile of Thine 

Can dissipate the night. 

475 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Nor shall I through eternal days 
A restless pilgrim roam ; 
Thy hand, that now directs my course. 
Shall soon convey me home. 



684 



7S. D. TOPLABY, 

And be found in Him. — Phil. iii. 9. 



1 /REJECT of my first desire,— 
Jesus, crucified for me ; — 
All to happiness aspire, 
Only to be found in Thee ; 
Thee to praise, and Thee to know, 
Constitute our bliss below ; 
Thee to see, and Thee to love, 
Constitute our bliss above. 



2 Lord, it is not life to live 

If Thy presence Thou deny ; 
Lord, if Thou Thy presence give, 
'Tis no longer death — to die. 
Source and Giver of repose, 
Singly from Thy smile it flows ; 
Peace and happiness are Thine, 
Mine they are, if Thou art mine. 

3 While I feel Thy love to me, 
Every object teems with joy ; 
Here, may I walk with Thee, 
Then into Thy presence die. 
Let me but Thyself possess — 
Total sum of happiness — 
Real bliss I then shall prove, 
Heaven below and heaven above. 



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CM. RYLAND. 

God is my portion for ever. — Psa. lxxiii. 26. 



OLORD, I would delight in Thee, 
And on Thy care depend ; 
To Thee in every trouble flee, 
My best, my only Friend. 

2 When all created streams are dried. 

Thy fulness is the same : 
May I with this be satisfied, 
And glory in Thy name. 

3 No good in creatures can be found, 

But may be found in Thee ; 
I must have all things and abound, 
While God is God to me. 

4 Lord, I cast my care on Thee, 

I triumph and adore ; 
Henceforth my great concern shall be 
To love and praise Thee more. 



f\QC\ 7.6. D. cowrie. 

UOU Although the fig-tree shall not blossom . 
Hab. iii. 17. 

1 ^OME TIMES a light surprises 
k3 The Christian while he sings : 
It is the Lord who rises 

With healing in His wings. 
When comforts are declining, 

He grants the soul, again, 
A season of clear shining, 

To cheer it after rain. 

2 In holy contemplation 

We gladly then pursue 
The theme of God's salvation, 
And find it ever new. 

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THE CHEISTIAN LIFE. 



Set free from present sorrow 
We cheerfully can say, — 

E'en let the unknown morrow 
Bring with it what it may, 

3 It can bring with it nothing, 

But He will bear us through : 
Who gives the lilies clothing, 

Will clothe His people too. 
Beneath the spreading heavens 

No creature but is fed ; 
And He who feeds the ravens 

Will give His children bread. 

-I Though vine nor fig-tree neither 

Their wonted fruit should bear ; 
Though all the field should wither, 

Nor flock nor herd be there ; 
Yet, God the same abiding, 

His praise shall tune my voice ; 
For while in Him confiding, 

I cannot but rejoice. 



i All tilings are yours, — 1 Cor. iii. 21. 

1 TTTOW vast the treasure we possess ! 

X JL How rich Thy bounty, King of grace ! 
This world is ours, and worlds to come ; 
Earth is our lodge, and heaven our home. 

2 All things are ours : the gifts of God ; 
The purchase of a Saviour's blood: 
While the good Spirit shows us how 
To use, and to improve them too. 

3 If peace and plenty crown my days, 
They help me, Lord, to speak Thy praise ; 
If bread of sorrows be my food, 

Those sorrows work my lasting good. 




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WATTS. 



DELIGHTING IN GOD. 

4 I would not change my blest estate 
For all the world calls good or great ; 
And while my faith can keep her hold, 
I envy not the sinner's gold. 

5 Father, I wait Thy daily will, 
Thou shalt divide my portion still ; 
Grant me on earth what seems Thee best, 
Till death and heaven reveal the rest. 



POO CM. WATTS. 

UOO The Lord is my portion . — Lam. iii. 24. 

1 IV/TY God, my portion, and my love, 
_LtjL My everlasting all, 

I've none but Thee in heaven above, 
Or on this earthly ball. 

2 What empty things are all the skies, 

And this inferior clod ! 
There's nothing here deserves my joys ; 
There's nothing like my God. 

8 To Thee we owe our wealth and friends, 
And health and safe abode ; 
Thanks to Thy name for meaner things ; 
But they are not my God. 

-i Were I possessor of the earth, 

And called the stars mine own ; 
Without Thy graces and Thyself, 
I were a wretch undone. 

5 Let others stretch their arms like seas, 
And grasp in all the shore ; 
Grant me the visits of Thy face, 
And I desire no more. 



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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



689 



My soul shall be joyful in my God. 
Isa. lxi. 10. 



S.M. 



WATTS. 



1 1\/r Y God, my life, my love, 
iML To Thee, to Thee I call ; 

I cannot live if Thou remove, 
For Thou art all in all. 

2 To Thee, and Thee alone, 
The angels owe their bliss ; 

They sit around Thy gracious throne, 
And dwell where Jesus is. 

3 Not all the harps above, 
Can make a heavenly place, 

If God His residence remove, 
Or but conceal His face. 

4 Nor earth, nor all the sky, 
Can one delight afford ; 

No, not a drop of real joy, 
Without Thy presence, Lord. 



v V Whom Thou blessesi is blessed. 
Numb. xxii. 6. 

1 T3LEST are the humble souls that see 
-U Their emptiness and poverty ; 
Treasures of grace to them are given, 
And crowns of joy laid up in heaven. 

2 Blest are the men of broken heart* 
Who mourn for sin with inward smart ; 
The blood of Christ divinely flows,' 

A healing balm for all their woes. 

8 Blest are the meek who stand afar 
From rage and passion, noise and war ; 
God will secure their happy state, 
And plead their cause against the great. 



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480 



DELIGHTING IN GOD. 



4 Blest are the souls that thirst for grace, 
Hunger and long for righteousness ; 
They shall be well supplied, and fed 
With living streams and living bread. 

5 Blest are the merciful who prove 
Their sympathy by deeds of love ; 
From Christ the Lord shall they obtain 
Like sympathy and love again. 

6 Blest are the pure whose hearts are clean 
From the defiling power of sin ; 

With endless pleasure they shall see 
A God of spotless purity. 

7 Blest are the men of peaceful life, 
Who quench the coals of growing strife ; 
They shall be called the heirs of bliss, 
The sons of God, the God of peace. 

8 Blest are the sufferers who partake 
Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake ; 
Their souls shall triumph in the Lord ; 
Glory and joy are their reward. 



t) JL Happy art thou, Israel. 

Deut. xxxiii. 29. 

1 ISRAEL, blest beyond compare ; 
\J Unrivalled all thy glories are. 
Jehovah deigns to fill thy throne, 
And calls thine interest His own. 

2 He is thy Saviour, He thy Lord : 

His shield is thine, and thine His sword : 

Review in ecstasy of thought 

The grand redemption He has wrought. 




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DODDRIDGEe 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



3 From Satan's yoke He sets thee free 
Opens thy passage through the sea ; 
He through the desert is thy guide, 
And heaven for Canaan will provide. 

4 Not Jacob's sons of old could boast 
Such favours to their chosen host : 
Their glories, which through ages shine, 
Are but dim shades and types of thine. 

5 Celestial Spirit, teach our tongue 
Sublimer strains than Moses sung, 
Proportioned to the sweeter name 
Of God the Saviour and the Lamb. 



CM. NEW 
>J/v The joy of the Lord is your strength. 
Nell. viii. 10. 

1 TOY is a fruit that will not grow 
*J In nature's barren soil ; 

All we can boast, till Christ we know, 
Is vanity and toil. 

2 But where the Lord has planted grace, 

And made His glories known, 
There fruits of heavenly joy and peace 
Are found, and there alone. 

3 A bleeding Saviour seen by faith, 

A sense of pardoning love, 
A hope that triumphs over death, 
Give joys like those above. 

4 To take a glimpse within the veil, 

To know that Grod is mine, 
Are springs of joy that never foil, 
Unspeakable, divine. 



DELIGHTING IN GOD. 



5 These are the joys which satisfy 
And sanctify the mind, 
Which make the spirit mount on high, 
And leave the world behind. 



ivO The joy of faith.— Phil i. 25, 

1 i^OME, we that love the Lord, 
\J And let our joys be known ; 

Join in a song with sweet accord, 
And thus surround the throne . 

2 The sorrows of the mind 
Be banished from the place : 

Eeligion never was designed 
To make our pleasures less. 

8 Let those refuse to sing 

That never knew our God f 
But children of the heavenly King 
May speak their joys abroad. 

4 The God that rules on high, 
And thunders when He please, 

That rides upon the stormy sky, 
And manages the seas,— 

5 This awful God is ours, 
Our Father and our love ; 

He shall send down His heavenly powers 
To carry us above. 

G There shall we see His face, 
And never, never sin ; 
There, from the rivers of His grace. 
Drink endless pleasures in. 

7 Yes, and before we rise 
To that immortal state, 
The thoughts of such amazing ijjiss 
Should constant joys create. 




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W r ATTS. 



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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. y 

8 The men of grace have found 
Glory begun below ; 

Celestial fruits on earthly ground, 
From faith and hope may grow. 

9 The hill of Zion yields 

A thousand sacred sweets, 
Before we reach the heavenly fields, 
Or walk the golden streets. 

10 Then let our songs abound, 
And every tear be dry ; 
We're marching through Immanuel's ground, 
To fairer worlds on high. 



PQi CM. WATTS. 

Ut/i I will greatly rejoice in the Lord. 
Isa. lxi. 10. 

1 A WAKE, my heart; arise, my tongue, 

Prepare a tuneful voice ; 
In God, the life of all my joys, 
Aloud will I rejoice. 

2 'Tis He adorned my naked soul, 

And made salvation mine ; 
Upon a poor polluted worm 
He makes His graces shine. 

3 And lest the shadow of a spot 

Should on my soul be found, 
He took the robe the Saviour wrought, 
And cast it all around. 

4 How far the heavenly robe exceeds 

What earthly princes wear ! 
These ornaments, how brisfht thev shine ! 
How white the garments are ! 

4^4 



DELIGHTING IN GOD. 

5 The Spirit wrought my faith, and love, 

And hope, and every grace ; 
But Jesus spent His life to work 
The robe of righteousness. 

6 Strangely, my soul, art thou arrayed 

By the great Sacred Three ; 
In sweetest harmony of praise 
Let all my powers agree. 

aqx cm. watts 

\JtJO The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace. 
Gal. v. 22. 

1 r\ HAPPY soul that lives on high 
V/ While men lie grovelling here ; 
His hopes are fixed above the sky, 

And faith forbids his fear. 

2 His conscience knows no secret stings, 

"While peace and joy combine 
To form a life whose holy springs 
Are hidden and divine. 

8 He waits in secret on his God, 
His God in secret sees ; 
Let earth be all in arms abroad, 
He dwells in heavenly peace. 

4 He looks to heaven's eternal hill, 
To meet that glorious day ; 
But patient waits his Saviour's will 
To fetch his soul away. 



SJtf. WATTS. 
Joy unspeakable. — 1 Pet. i. 8. 



696 

1 "XTOT with our mortal eyes 
-jL i Have we beheld the Lord ; 
Yet we rejoice to hear His name, 
And love Him in His word. 



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THE CHEISTIAN LIFE. 



2 On earth we want the sight 
Of our Redeemer's face ; 
Yet, Lord, our inmost thoughts delight 
To dwell upon Thy grace. 

8 And when we taste Thy love, 
Our joys divinely grow, 
Unspeakable, like those above, 
And heaven begins below. 



God, viy exceeding joy.— Psa. xliii. 4. 

1 1%/TY God, the spring of all my joys, 
/ 1YJL The life of my delights, 

Tke glory of my brightest days, 
And comfort of my nights ! 

2 In darkest shades if Thou appear, 

My dawning is begun ; 
Thou art my soul's sweet morning star, 
And Thou my rising sun. 

8 The opening heavens around me shine 
With beams of sacred bliss, 
While Jesus shows His heart is mine, 
And whispers, — I am His. 

4 My soul would leave this heavy clay 

At that transporting word ; 
Run up with joy the shining way 
To meet my dearest Lord : 

5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, 

I'd break through every foe ; 
The wings of love and arms of faith 
Should bear me conqueror through. 

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WATTS. 



DELIGHTING IN GOD. 



10.10,11.11. 



C. WESLEY. 



My servants shall sine/ for joy of heart. 



My Saviour to praise, 
So faithful and true, 

So plenteous in grace, 
So strong to deliver, 
So good to redeem 
The weakest believer 
That hangs upon Him ? 

How happy the man 

Whose heart is set free ; 
The people that can 

Be joyful in Thee ! 
Their joy is to walk in 

The light of Thy face ; 
And still they are talking 

Of Jesus' s grace. 

Their' daily delight 

Shall be in Thy name ; 
They shall, as their own, 

Thy righteousness claim : 
Thy righteousness wearing, 

And cleansed by Thy blood, 
Bold shall they appear 

In the presence of God. 

For Jesus, my Lord, 

Is now my defence, 
I trust in His word, 

None plucks me from thence ; 
Since I have found favour, 

He all things will do ; 
My King and my Saviour 

Shall make me a&ew. 




Isa. Ixv. 14. 
WHAT shall I do 



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THE CHKISTIAtf LIFE. 

5 Yes, Lord, I shall see 

The bliss of Thine own ; 
Thy secret to me 

Shall soon be made known ; 
For sorrow and sadness 

I joy shall receive, 
And share in the gladness 

Of all that believe. 



ASPIRATIONS AND HOPES. 



Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty. 
Isa. xxxiii. 17. 

1 T^vESCEND from heaven, Immortal Dove, 

Stoop down and take us on Thy "wings, 
And mount and bear us far above 
The reach of these inferior things : 

2 Beyond, beyond this lower sky, 
Up where eternal ages roll ; 
Where solid pleasures ne\<er die, 
And fruits immortal feast the soul. 

3 for a sight, a pleasing sight, 
Of our Almighty Father's throne; 

There sits our Saviour crowned with light, 
Clothed in a body like our own. 

4 Adoring saints around Him stand, 

And thrones and powers before Him fall ; 
The God shines gracious through the man, 
And sheds sweet glaies on them all. 

o When shall the day, dear Lord, appear, 
That I shall mount to dwell above, 
And stand and bow amongst them there, 
And view Thy face, and sing, and love ? 



ASPIRATIONS AND HOPES. 

CM. WATTS. 

The tilings ivhich are not seen are eternal. 
2 Cor. iv. 18. 

1 IV/TY thoughts surmount these lower skies, 
JA-JL And look within the veil ; 

There springs of endless pleasure rise ; 
The waters never fail. 

2 There I behold, with sweet delight, 

The blessed Three in One ; 
And strong affections fix my sight 
On God's incarnate Son. 

8 His promise stands for ever firm, 
His grace shall ne'er depart ; 
He binds my name upon His arm, 
And seals it on His heart. 

4: Light are the pains that nature brings, 
How short our sorrows are 
When with eternal future things 
The present we compare ! 

5 I would not be a stranger still 
To that celestial place, 
Where I for ever hope to d,well 
Near my Kedeemer's face. 



701 



CM. WATTS. 

When shall these things be ? — Matt. xxiv. 3. 

1 TXTHY should this earth delight us so? 

V V Why should we fix our eyes 
On these low grounds where sorrows grow, 
And every pleasure dies ? 

2 While Time his sharpest scythe prepares 

Our comforts to destroy, 
There is a land above the stars, 
• A world of endless joy. 

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THE CHBISTIAN LIFE. 

8 Nature shall be dissolved and die, 
The sun must end his race, 
The earth and sea for ever fly 
Before my Saviour's face. 

4 When will that glorious morning rise ? 
When the last trumpet sound, 
And call the nations to the skies, 
From underneath the ground ? 

AO L.M. WATTS. 

V/rJ Even so, come, Lord Jesus. — Eev. xxii.20. 

1 T CANNOT bear Thine absence, Lord, 
JL My life expires if Thou depart : 

Be thou, my heart, still near my God, 
And Thou, my God, be near my heart. 

2 I was not born for earth or sin, 
Nor can I live on things so vile ; 
Yet I will stay my Father's time, 
And hope and wait for heaven awhile. 

3 Then, dearest Lord, in Thine embrace 
. Let me resign my fleeting breath, 

And with a smile upon my face, 

Pass through the solemn hour of death. 



mO 76,76,7776. madan. 

O Arise ye... this is not your rest. 
Micah ii. 10. 
1 ~P>ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings ; 
Jd} Thy better portion trace : 
Rise from transitory things, 

Towards heaven thy native place. 
Sun and moon and stars decay ; 
Time shall soon this earth remove : 
Rise, my soul, and haste away 
To seats prepared above. 



ASPIRATIONS AND HOPES. 

2 Rivers to the ocean run, 

Nor stay in all their course : 
Fire ascending seeks the sun : 

Both speed them to their source. 
So, a soul that's born of God 
Pants to view His glorious face ; 
Upwards tends to His abode, 

To rest in His embrace. 

3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, 

Press onward to the prize ; 
Soon your Saviour will return 

Triumphant in the skies ; 
Yet a season, and we know, 
Happy entrance will be given ; 
All our sorrows left below, 

And earth exchanged for heaven. 

S . M . D . MONTGOMERY. 

Lay hold on eternal life. — 1 Tim. vi. 19. 

1 f\ WHERE shall rest be found — 
\J Rest for the weary soul ? 

'Twere vain the ocean- depths to sound, 

Or pierce to either pole : 

The world can never give 

The bliss for which we sigh ; 
'Tis not the whole of life, to live, 

Nor all of death, to die. 

2 Beyond this vale of tears 
There is a life above, 

Unmeasured by the flight of years, ( 

And all that life is love. 

There is a death, whose pang 

Outlasts the fleeting breath ; 
what eternal horrors hang 

Around the second death ! 

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8 Lord God of truth and grace, 
Teach us that death to shun, 

Lest we be banished from Thy face, 
And evermore undone : 
Here would we end our quest ; 
Alone are found in Thee 

The life of perfect love, — the rest 
Of immortality. 



A£ CM. WATTS. 

yJO In my Father's house are many mansions. 
John xiv. 2. 

1 TTTHEN I can read my title clear 

▼ T To mansions in the skies, 
I bid farewell to every fear, 
And wipe my weeping eyes. 

2 Should earth against my soul engage, 

And hellish darts be hurled, 
Then I can smile at Satan's rage, 
And face a frowning world. 

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, 

And storms of sorrow fall ; 
May I but safely reach my home, 
My God, my heaven, my all ! 

4 There shall I bathe my weary soul 

In seas of heavenly rest, 
And not a wave of trouble roll 
Across my peaceful breast. 



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CM. WATTS. 

They desire a better country. — Heb. xi. 16. 

OUR journey is a thorny maze, 
But we march upward still, 
Forget the troubles of the way, 
And reach at Zion's hill. 



ASPIRATIONS AND HOPES. 

2 See the kind angels at the gates, 

Inviting us to come ; 
There Jesus the Forerunner waits, 
To welcome travellers home. 

3 There on a green and flowery mount 

Our weary souls shall sit, 
And with transporting joys recount 
The labours of our feet. 

4 No vain discourse shall fill our tongue, 

Nor trifles vex our ear ; 
Infinite grace shall fill our song, 
And God rejoice to hear. 

5 Eternal glories to the King- 

That brought us safely through, 
Our tongues shall never cease to sing, 
And endless praise renew. 

CM. WATTS. 

Ye are come to Mount Zion. — Heb. xii. 22. 

1 "VTOT to the terrors of the Lord, 
-Li The tempest, fire, and smoke ; 
Not to the thunder of that word 

Which God on Sinai spoke ; 

2 But we are come to Zion's hill, 

The city of our God ; 
Where milder words declare His will, 
And spread His love abroad. 

3 Behold the innumerable host 

Of angels clothed in light ; 
Behold the spirits of the just, 
Whose faith is turned to sight ; 

4 Behold the blest assembly there, 

Whose names are writ in heaven ; 
And God, the Judge of all, declares 
Their vilest sins forgiven. 

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THE CHKISfflAN LIFE. 



5 The saints on earth, and all the dead, 

But one communion make ; 
All join in Christ their Living Head, 
And of His grace partake. 

6 In such society as this 

My weary soul would rest ; 
The man that dwells where Jesus is, 
Must be for ever blest. 



The whole family in heaven and earth, 
Eph. iii. 15. 

1 /^OME, let us join our friends above 
v_V Who have obtained the prize ; 
And on the eagle-wings of love, 

To joys celestial rise. 

2 Let all the saints terrestrial sing, 

With those to glory gone ; 
For all the servants of our King, 
On earth and heaven, are one. 

8 One family, we dwell in Him; 
One church, above, beneath ; 
Though now divided by the stream 
The narrow stream of death. 

4 One army of the living God, 

To His command we bow ; 
Part of His host have crossed the flood, 
And part are crossing now. 

5 Ten thousand to their endless home 

This solemn moment fly ; 
And we are to the margin come. 
And we expect to die. 

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C. WESLEY. 



ASPIRATIONS AND HOPES. 



6 E'en now by faith we join our hands 

With those that went before ; 
And greet the blood-besprinkled bands 
On the eternal shore. 

7 Our spirits too shall quickly join, 

Like theirs with glory crowned, 
And shout to see our Captain's sign, 
To hear His trumpet sound. 

8 Be Thou, God, our constant Guide, 

And when the word is given, 
Then, Lord of Hosts, the waves divide, 
And land us all in heaven. 



/ For here have ire no eonthnihu) pity. 
Heb. xiii. 14. 

1 TTTE'VE no abiding city here ; 

h This may distress the worldling's mi 
But should not cost the saint a tear, 
Who hopes a better rest to find. 

2 We've no abiding city here ; 

Sad truth, were this to be our home ; 
But let the thought our spirits cheer, 
We seek a city yet to come. 

3 We've no abiding city here ; 
Then let us live as pilgrims do : 
Let not the world our rest appear, 
But let us haste from all below. 

4 We've no abiding city here : 
We seek a city out of sight : 

Zion its name, — the Lord is there ; 
It shines with everlasting light. 

5 sweet abode of peace and love, 
Where pilgrims freed from toil are blest : 
Had I the pinions of a dove, 

I'd fly to thee and be at rest. 




L.M. 



KELLY. 



495 



THE CHKISTIAN LIFE. 

6 But hush, my soul, nor dare repine, 
The time my God appoints is best ; 
While here, to do His will be mine ; 
And His to fix my time of rest. 




66,86,47. KELLY. 
The ivay to Zion. — Jer. 1. 5. 



1 T71R0M Egypt's bondage come, 
Jj Where death and darkness reign, 

We seek our new, our better home, 
Where we our rest shall gain. 

Hallelujah ! 
We are on our way to God. 

2 To Canaan's sacred bound 
We haste with songs of joy ; 

Where peace and liberty are found. 
And sweets that never cloy. 

Hallelujah ! 
We are on our way to God. 

3 There sin and sorrow cease, 
And every conflict's o'er ; 

There we shall dwell in endless peace, 
Nor thirst nor hunger more. 

Hallelujah ! 
We are on our way to God. 

4 There, in celestial strains, 
Enraptured myriads sing ; 

There love in every bosom reigns, 
For God Himself is King. 

Hallelujah ! 
We are on our way to God. 



ASPIRATIONS AND HOPES* 

5 We soon shall join the throng ; 
Their pleasures we shall share ; 
And sing the everlasting song, 
With all the ransomed there. 

Hallelujah ! 
We are on our way to God. 
G How bright the prospect is ! 
It cheers the pilgrim's breast : 
We're journeying through the wilderness. 
But soon shall gain our rest. 

Hallelujah ! 
We are on our way to God. 

"VI 1 CM. WATTS. 

I x JL Where I am, there shall also my servant be. 
John xii. 26. 

1 T^ROM Thee, my God, my joys shall rise, 
J- And run eternal rounds, 

Beyond the limits of the skies, 
And all created bounds. 

2 The holy triumphs of my soul 

Shall death itself outbrave, 
Leave dull mortality behind, 
And fly beyond the grave. 

3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, 

In heaven's unmeasured space, 
I'll spend a long eternity 
In pleasure and in praise. 
■i Millions of years my wondering eyes 
Shall o'er Thy beauties rove, 
And endless ages I'll adore 
The glories of Thy love. 

CM. WATTS. 
My Father's house. — John xiv. 2. 
1 ""LEATHER, I long, I faint to see 
J- The place of Thine abode ; 
I'd leave Thine earthly courts, and flee 
Up to Thy seat, my God. 

3* 497 



712 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



2 Here I behold Thy distant face, 

And 'tis a pleasing sight ; 
But to abide in Thine embrace 
Is infinite delight. 

3 I'd part with all the joys of sense 

To gaze upon Thy throne : 
Pleasure springs fresh for ever thence, 
Unspeakable, unknown. 

4 The more Thy glories strike mine eyes 

The humbler I shall lie ; 
Thus while I sink, my joys shall rise 
Unmeasurably high. 



JlO Earnestly desiring ...our house tvhich is from 
heaven. — 2 Cor. v. 2. 

1 "TVTOW let our souls, on wings sublime, 
JLl Kise from the vanities of time; 
Draw back the parting veil, and see 
The glories of eternity. 

2 Shall aught beguile us on the road, 
When we are walking back to God ? 
'For strangers into life we come, 
And dying is but going home. 

8 Welcome sweet hour of full discharge, 
That sets our longing souls at large ! 
Unbinds our chains, breaks up our cell, 
And gives us with our God to dwell. 

4 To dwell with God, to feel His love, 
Is the full heaven enjoyed above ; . 
And the sweet expectation now 
Is the young dawn of heaven below* 




L.M. 



GIBBONS. 



498 



DEATH AND THE GRAVE. 



8.7., 6 lines. hymn of 13th century. 
And again they said, Alleluia. — Rev. xix. 3. 

1 TTALLELUJAH ! song of gladness, 
XJL Song of everlasting joy ; 
Hallelujah ! song the sweetest 

That can angel-hosts employ ; 
Hymning in God's holy presence 
Their high praise eternally. 

2 Hallelujah ! church victorious, 

Thou mayst lift this joyful strain : 
Hallelujah ! songs of triumph 

Well befit the ransomed train : 
We our song must raise with sadness, 

While in exile we remain. 

3 Hallelujah ! strains of gladness 

Suit not souls with anguish torn ; 
Hallelujah ! notes of sadness 

Best befit our state forlorn : 
For, in this dark world of sorrow, 

We, with tears, our sin must mourn > 

4 But our earnest supplication, 

Holy God, we raise to Thee • 
Bring us to Thy blissful presence * 

Make us all Thy joys to see ; 
I'hen we'll sing our Hallelujah*— - 

Sing to all eternity. 



DEATH AND THE GKAVE. 

DEATH. 

L.M. DODDRIDGE ; 

The eye of hint that hath seen one shall see 
me no more. — Job vii. 8. 
1 SOVEREIGN of Life! before Thine eye, 
O Lo ! mortal men by thousands die. 
One glance from Thee, at once, brings down 
The proudest brow that wears a crown. 

32 * 499 




DEATH AND THE GRAVE. 



2 Banished, at once, from human sight 
To the dark grave's unchanging night, 
Imprisoned in that dusty bed, 

We hide our solitary head. 

3 The friendly band no more shall greet, 
Accents familiar once and sweet ; 

No more the well-known features trace ; 
No more renew the fond embrace. 

4 Yet if my Father's faithful hand 
Conduct me through this gloomy land, 
My soul with pleasure shall obey, 
And follow where He leads the way. 

5 He, nobler friends than here I leave, 
In brighter, surer worlds can give ; 
Or, by the beamings of His eye, 

A lost creation well supply. 

f> L.M. WATTS, 

I JLU There shall be no more death. — Rev. xxi. 4, 

1 T^O flesh and nature dread to die, 

-*J And timorous thoughts our minds enslave ? 
But grace can raise our hopes on high, 
And quell the terrors of the grave. 

2 What ! shall we run to gain the crown, 
Yet grieve to think the goal so near ? 
Afraid to have our labours done, 
And finish this important war ? 

3 Do we not dwell in clouds below, 
And little know the God we love ? 
Why should we like this twilight so, 
When all is noon in worlds above ? 

There shall we see Him face to face ; 
There shall we know the Great Unknown ; 
There Jesus with His glorious grace 
Shinss in full light amidst the throne. 



4 



500 



DEATH. 



5 When we put off this fleshly load, 
We're from a thousand mischiefs free ; 
For ever present with our God, 

Where we have wished and longed to be. 

6 'Tis best, — 'tis infinitely best, 

To go where tempters cannot come ; 
Where saints and angels ever blest 
Dwell, and enjoy their heavenly home. 

7 for a visit from my God, 

To drive my fears of death away : 

And help me through this darksome road 

To realms of everlasting day. 



Li The gates of death.— Vs. ix. 13. 

1 TT7HY should we start and fear to die ? 

V V What timorous worms we mortals are ! 
Death is the gate of endless joy, 
And yet we dread to enter there. 

2 The pains, the groans, and dying strife, 
Fright our approaching souls away ; 
Still we shrink back again to life, 
Fond of our prison and our clay. 

3 ! if my Lord would come and meet, 

My soul should stretch her wings in haste, 
Fly fearless through death's iron gate, 
Nor feel the terrors as she passed. 

4 Jesus can make a dying bed 
Feel soft as downy pillows are, 
While on His breast I lean my head, 
And breathe my life out sweetly there. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



DEATH AND THE GRAVE. 



CM. WATTS. 

Followers of them who .. .inherit the promises. 
Heb. vi. 12. 

1 it JjrtJST friends and kindred droop and die, 
JAjL And helpers be withdrawn ? 

While sorrow, with a weeping eye, 
Counts up our comforts gone ? 

2 Be Thou our comfort, Mighty God ! 

Our Helper and our Friend; 
Nor leave us, in this dangerous road, 
Till all our trials end. 

3 may our feet pursue the way 

Our pious fathers led ! 
With love and holy zeal obey 
The counsels of the dead. 

4 Let us be weaned from all below, 

Let hope our grief expel, 
While death invites our souls to go 
Where our best kindred dwell. 




S.M. DODDRIDGE. 

Your fathers, ivhere are they ? — Zech. i. 5. 



1 TTOW swift the torrent rolls 
J- JL That bears us to the sea ; 

The tide that bears our deathless souls 
To vast eternity ! 

2 Our fathers, where are they, 
With all they called their own ? 

Their joys and griefs have passed away, 
Their wealth and honour gone. 

3 There, where the fathers sleep, 
Must all their children dwell ; 

Nor other heritage can keep 
Than such a narrow cell, 

5° 2 



DEATH. 



4 God of our fathers, be 
Our everlasting Friend ; 

Lord of the dead and living, we 
Our souls to Thee commend. 

5 Of all the pious dead, 
May we the footsteps trace, 

Till, gathered round our glorious Head, 
We dwell before Thy face. 



Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. — Acts vii. 59. 
1 mO Thee, Lord, I yield my spirit; 

-L Who break' st in love this mortal chain ; 
My life I but for Thee inherit, 

And death becomes my chiefest gain. 
In Thee I live, in Thee I die, 
Content — for Thou art ever nigh. 



Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit. 



1 T OWLY and solemn be 

-Li Thy children's cry to Thee, 

Father divine ; 
A hymn of suppliant breath, 
Owning that life and death { 

Alike are Thine. ! 

2 Father, in that hour, 

When earth all succouring power 

Shall disavow, 
When spear and shield and crown 
In faintness are cast down, 

Sustain us, Thou ! 

3 By Him who bowed to take ] 
The death-cup for our sake, 

The thorn, the rod ; 
From whom the last dismay 
Was not to pass away ; 

Aid us, God. 




NEUMARK. 




6.6.4. D. 



HEMANS. 



Luke xxiii. 46. 



503 



DEATH AND THE GKAVE. 

4 Tremblers beside the grave, 
We call on Thee to save, 

Father divine ! 
Hear, hear our suppliant breath, 
Keep us, in life and death, 

Thine, only Thine. 

70 Q CM. WATTS. 

I nJhJ Thanks be to God, ivho giveih us the victory. 
1 Cor. xv. 57. 

1 /~\ FOR an overcoming faith, 
V_y To cheer my dying hours ; 

To triumph o'er the monster Death, 
And all his frightful powers. 

2 Joyful, with all the strength I have, 

My quivering lips shall sing, — 
Where is thy boasted victory, Grave ? 
And where the monster's sting ? 

3 If sin be pardoned I'm secure, 

Death hath no sting beside ; 
The law gives sin its damning power : 
But Christ, my ransom, died. 

4 Now to the God of victory 

Immortal thanks be paid, 
Who makes us conquerors while we die, 
Through Christ our living Head. 

tyO'O L.M. watts. 

I /vt) Absent from the body, and present with the 
Lord.— -2 Cor. v. 8. 

1 A BSENT from flesh ! blissful thought ! 
ii What joys unknown this moment brings : 
Freed from the mischiefs sin has wrought, 
From pains, and fears, and all their springs. 

2 Absent from flesh ! illustrious day, 
Surprising scene, triumphant stroke 
That rends the prison of my clay, 
And I can feel my fetters broke. 



DEATH. 



3 Absent from flesh ! then rise, my soul, 
"Where feet nor wings could ever climb ; 
Beyond the heavens where planets roll, 
Measuring the cares and joys of time, 

4 I go where God and glory shine ; 
His presence makes eternal day ; 
My all that's mortal I resign, 

For angels wait and point my way. 

Ci A ?S. D. TOPLADY. 

rWu: How wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan ? 
Jer. xii. 5. 

1 TVEATHLESS principle! arise; 
-L' Soar, thou native of the skies ; 
Pearl of price, by Jesus bought, 

To His glorious likeness wrought, 
Go, to shine before His throne ; 
Deck His mediatorial crown ; 
Go, His triumphs to adorn ; 
Made for God, to God return. 

2 Lo ! He beckons from on high, 
Fearless to His presence fly ; 
Thine the merit of His blood, 
Thine the righteousness of God : 
Angels joyful to attend, 
Hovering round thy pillow bend ; 
Wait to catch the signal given, 
And escort thee quick to heaven. 

8 Shudder not to pass the stream ; 
Venture all thy care on Him ; — 
Him whose dying love and power 
Stilled its tossing, hushed its roar : 
Safe is the expanded wave, 
Gentle as a summer's eve ; 
Not one object of His care 
Ever suffered shipwreck there. 



DEATH AND THE GRAVE. 



4 See the haven full in view ; 

Love divine shall bear thee through. 

Trust to that propitious gale ; 

Weigh thy anchor, spread thy sail. 

Saints in glory, perfect made, 

Wait thy passage through the shade ; 

Ardent for thy coming o'er, 

See ! they throng the blissful shore. 

5 Mount, their transports to improve ; 
Join the longing choir above ; 
Swiftly to their wish be given ; 
Kindle higher joy in heaven. — ■ 
Such the prospects that arise 

To the dying Christian's eyes ; 
Such the glorious vista, Faith 
Opens through the shades of death, 



hJO I have finished my course. — 2 Tim. iv. 7. 

1 ri TEE hour of my departure's come, 

J- I hear the voice that calls me home ; 
At last, Lord, let troubles cease ; 
And let Thy servant die in peace. 

2 The race appointed I have run, 
The fight is o'er, the prize is won ; 
And now my witness is on high, 
And now my record's in the sky. 

3 Not in mine innocence I trust ; 
I bow before Thee in the dust, 

And through my Saviour's blood alone 
I look for mercy at Thy throne. 

4 I leave the world without a tear, 
Save for the friends I held so dear ; 
To heal their sorrows, Lord, descend, 
And to the friendless prove a friend. 




L.M. 



BRUGE. 



506 



DEATH. 



5 I come, I come, at Thy command, 
I yield my spirit to Thy hand ; 
Stretch forth Thine everlasting arms, 
And shield me in the last alarms. 

6 The hour of my departure's come ; 

I hear the voice that calls me home. 
Now, my God, let troubles cease ; 
Now let Thy servant die in peace. 



'H 



8.7. D. C. WESLEY. 

To die is gain. — Phil. i. 21. 
APPY soul ! thy days are ended, 
All thy mourning days below ; 
Go, by angel guards attended, 
To the throne of Jesus, go : 
Waiting to receive thy spirit, 

Lo ! the Saviour stands above ; 
Shows the purchase of His merit, 
Reaches out the crown of love. 

2 Struggle through, thy latest passion, 

To thy dear Redeemer's breast, 
To His uttermost salvation, 

To His everlasting rest ; 
For the joy He sets before thee, 

Bear a momentary pain : 
Die, to live a life of glory ; 

Sutler, with thy Lord to reign. 



27 



L.M. BARBAULD. 

Let me die the death of the righteous. 
Numb, xxiii. 10. 

HOW blest the righteous when he dies ! 
When sinks a weary soul to rest, 
How mildly beam the closing eyes, 
How gently heaves the expiring breast ! 

507 



DEATH AND THE GKAVE. 



2 So fades a summer cloud away ; 

So sinks the gale when storms are o'er ; 
So gently shuts the eye of day ; 
So dies a wave along the shore. 

3 A holy quiet reigns around, 

A calm which life nor death destroys : 
Nothing disturbs that peace profound, 
Which his unfettered soul enjoys. 

4 Farewell, conflicting hopes and fears, 
Where lights and shades alternate dwell ! 
How bright the unchanging morn appears ! 
Farewell, inconstant world, farewell ! 

5 Life's labour done, as sinks the clay, 
Light from its load the spirit flies ; 
While heaven and earth combine to say, 
How blest the righteous when he dies ! 



/vO grave, where is thy victory ? — 1 Cor. xv. 55. 

1 TTITAL spark of heavenly flame, 

V Quit, quit this mortal frame : 
Trembling, hoping, lingering, flying, 
the pain, the bliss of dying ! 
Cease, fond nature, cease thy strife, 
And let me languish into life. 

2 Hark ! they whisper ; angels say,— 
Sister spirit, come away. 

What is this absorbs me quite, 
Steals my senses, shuts my sight, 
Drowns my spirit, draws my breath ? 
Tell me, my soul, can this be death ? 

3 The world recedes : it disappears : 
Heaven opens on mine eyes ; mine ears 

With sounds seraphic ring ! 
Lend, lend your wings ; I mount, I fly ; 
Grave ! where is thy victory ? 

Death ! where is thy sting ? 




7s., Irregular. 



POPE. 



508 



THE GRAVE. 



CM. 



WATTS. 



I know that my Redeemer UvetJw — Job xix. 25. 

1 REAT God, I own Thy sentence just ; 

And nature must decay : 
I yield my body to the dust, 
To dwell with fellow- clay. 

2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, 

And trample on the tombs : 
My Jesus, my Redeemer lives, 
My God, my Saviour comes. 

8 The mighty Conqueror shall appear , 
High on a royal seat ; 
And Death, the last of all His foes, 
Lie vanquished at His feet. 



Jesus wept.— John xi. 35. 

1 TTTHY do we mourn departing friends' 

▼ V Or shake at death's alarms ? 
'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends 
To call them to His arms. 

2 Are we not tending upwards, too, 

As fast as time can move ? 
Nor would we wish the hours more slow, 
To keep us from our Love. 

8 Why should we tremble to convey 
Their bodies to the tomb ? 
There the Redeemer's body lay, 
And left a long perfume. 

4 The graves of all His saints He blest, 
And softened every bed : 
Where should the dying members rest, 
But with their dying Head ? 




CM. 



WATTS. 



5°9 



DEATH AND THE GRAVE . 

5 Thence He arose, ascending high, 

And showed our feet the way ; 
Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly, 
At the great rising day. 

6 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, 

And bid our kindred rise ; 
Awake, ye nations under ground ; 
Ye saints, ascend the skies. 

'Vol CM. WATTS. 

9 Ol. The dead that die in the Lord.- — Rev. xiv. 13. 

1 TTEAR what the voice from heaven proclaims 
XI For all the pious dead ; 
Sweet is the savour of their names, 

And soft their sleeping bed. 

2 They die in Jesus and are blest ; 

How kind their slumbers are ! 
From sufferings and from sins released, 
And freed from every snare. 

8 Far from this world df toil and strife * 
They're present with the Lord ; 

. The labours of their mortal life 
End in a large reward. 




LiM. WATTSi 

Sown in dishonour.. .raised in glory. 



•1 Cor. xv. 43. 

1 TTNVEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb ! 

vJ Take this new treasure to thy trusty 
And give these sacred relics room 
Awhile to slumber in the dust. 

2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear, 
Invades thy bounds ; no mortal woes 
Can reach the forms that slumber here; 
And angels watch their soft repose. 



THE GRAVE. 



3 So Jesus slept : God's dying Son 

Passed through the grave, and blest the bed ; 
Kest here, dear saint, till from His throne 
The morning break, and pierce the shade : — 

4 Break from His throne, illustrious morn ! 
Attend, earth, His sovereign word ; 
Kestore thy trust, a glorious form : 

He must ascend to- meet his Lord. 



13.11.18.12., Irregular, hebeb. 
Not as others which have no hope. 
1 Thess. iv. 13. 

1 rjlHOU art gone to the grave ! but we will 
-A- not deplore thee> [tomb ; 
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the 
The Saviour has passed through its portal 

before thee, [the gloom. 

And the lamp of His love is thy guide through 

2 Thou art" gone to the grave ! we no longer 

behold thee, [side ; 

Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy 
But the wide arms of mercy are spread to 

enfold thee b * 
And sinners May die, since the Sinless has died 

8 Thou art gone to the grave ! and^ its mansion 
forsaking, 

Perhaps thy weak spirit in fear lingered long ; 
But the sunshine of Paradise beamed on thy 
waking, [seraphim's song* 

And the sound which thou heardst was the 

4 Thou art gone to the grave ! but we will not 
deplore thee, [and Guide. 

"Whose God was thy ransom, thy Guardian, 
He gave thee, He took thee, and He will 
restore thee ; [died. 
And death has no sting, for the Saviour has 

5i 1 



DEATH AND THE GE AVE . 



FUNERAL OF A CHILD. 

Oj CM. DODDRIDGE. 

Orfc Thy children shall come again. 
Jer. xxxi. 17. 

1 ~V7"E mourning saints, whose streaming tears 

JL Flow o'er your children dead ; 
Say not, in transports of despair, 
That all your hopes are tied. 

2 While cleaving to that precious dust, 

In fond distress ye lie, 
Rise, and with joy and reverence view 
A heavenly Parent nigh. 

8 I'll give the mourner, — saith the Lord, — 
In My own house a place : 
No names of daughters and of sons 
Could yield so high a grace. 

4 Transient and vain is every hope 

A rising race can give ; 
In endless honour and delight, 
My children all shall live. 

5 We welcome, Lord, those rising tears, 

Through which Thy face we see ; [hearts 
And bless those wounds, which through our 
Prepare a way for Thee. 



FUNERAL OF A PASTOR. 

fyOK S.M. MONTGOMERY. 

I 00 They rest from their labours. — Rev. xiv. 13. 
1 tYeST from thy labour, rest, 
JL\ Soul of the just, set free ! 
Blest be thy memory, and blest 
Thy bright example be. 

512 



THE GRAVE. 



2 Now, toil and conflict o'er, 
Go, take with saints thy place : 

But go as each has gone before, 
A sinner saved by grace. 

3 Lord Christ, into Thy hands 
Our pastor we resign ; 

And now we wait Thine own commands, 
We were not his, but Thine. 

4 Thou art Thy Church's Head ; 
And when the members die, 

Thou raisest others in their stead ; 
To Thee we lift our eye. 

5 On Thee our hopes depend ; 
We gather round our Kock : 

Send whom Thou wilt ; but condescend 
Thyself to feed Thy flock. 



CM. DODDRIDGE. 

As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. 
Josh. i. 5. 

1 "1VTOW let our mourning hearts revive, 
JLi And all our tears be. dry ; 

Why should those eyes be drowned in grief. 
Which view a Saviour nigh ? 

2 What ! though the arm of conquering death 

Does God's own house invade ; 
What ! though the prophet and the priest 
Be numbered with the dead ; 

3 Though earthly pastors dwell in dust,— 

The aged and the young, — 
The watchful eye in darkness closed, 
And mute the instructive tongue, — 

33 5i3 



THE FUTURE LIFE. 



4 The eternal Shepherd still survives 

New comfort to impart ; 
His eye still guides us, and His voice 
Still animates our heart. 

5 Lo, I am with you, — saith the Lord,— 

My church shall safe abide ; 
For I will ne'er forsake Mine own, 
Whose souls in Me confide. 

6 Through every scene of life and death, 

This promise is our trust ; 
And this shall be our children's song, 
When we are cold in dust. 



I O I A lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus 
Christ.— I Peter i. 3. 

1 TVLEST be the everlasting God, 
-O The Father of our Lord ; 
Be His abounding mercy praised, 

His majesty adored. 

2 When from the dead He raised His Son, 

And called Him to the sky. 
He gave our souls a lively hope 
That they should never die. 

£ What though our inbred sins require 
Our flesh to see the dust ; 
Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose, 
So all His followers must. 

514- 



THE FUTUBE LIFE. 



THE EE SURRE CTION. 




CM. 



WATTS 



THE RESURRECTION.) 



4 There's an inheritance divine 

Reserved against that day ; 
'Tis uncorrupted, undefiled, 
And cannot fade away. 

5 Saints by the power of God are kept 

Till the salvation come ; 
We walk by faith as strangers here, 
Till Christ shall call us home. 



Who shall change our vile body. 
Phil. iii. 21. 

1 A ND must this body die ? 
Jl\- This mortal frame decay ? 

And must these active limbs of mine 
Lie mouldering in the clay ? 

2 Corruption and the grave 
Shall but refine this flesh, 

Till my triumphant spirit comes 
To put it on afresh. 

8 God my Redeemer lives, 
And from the lofty skies 
Looks down upon my sleeping dust, 
Till He shall bid it rise. 

4 Arrayed in glorious grace 

Shall these vile bodies shine, 
And every shape and every face 
Look heavenly and divine. 



5 These lively hopes we owe 
To Jesus' dying love ; 
"We would adore His grace below. 
And sing His power above. 




S.M. 



WATTS. 



33 * 



THE FUTURE LIFE. 

6 Dear Lord, accept the praise 
Of these our humble songs, 
Till tunes of nobler sound we raise 
With our immortal tongues. 



9Q CM. ADDISON. 

Ott Whom I si i all see for myself. — Job xix. 27. 

1 TT7HEN rising from the bed of death, 

▼ V O'erwhelmed with guilt and fear, 
I see my Maker, face to face, 
! how shall I appear ? 

2 If yet, while pardon may be found, 

And mercy may be sought, 
My heart with inward horror shrinks, 
And trembles at the thought ; — - 

8 When Thou, Lord, shalt stand disclosed 
In majesty severe, 
And sit in judgment on my soul, 
! how shall I appear ? 

4 But never shall my soul despair 
Her pardon to secure, 
Who knows Thine only Son has died / 
To make her pardon sure. 



YjA L.M., 6 lines. 

i ~fcU I am He that liveth and was dead, 
Kev. i. 18. 

1 sing His love, who once was slain, 

V t Who soon o'er death revived again, 
That all His saints through Him might have 
Eternal conquests o'er the grave. 

Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we 
Shall rise to immortality. 



HEAVEN. 



2 The saints who now in Jesus sleep, 
His own almighty power shall keep, 
Till dawns the bright illustrious day, 
When death itself shall die away. 

Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we 

Shall rise to immortality. 

8 How loud shall our glad voices sing, 
When Christ His risen saints shall bring 
From beds of dust and silent clay, 
To realms of everlasting day ! 

Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we 

Shall rise to immortality. 

4 When Jesus we in glory meet. 
Our utmost joys shall be complete : 
When landed on that heavenly shore, 
Death and the curse shall be no more. 

Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we 
Shall rise to immortality. 

5 Hasten, dear Lord, the glorious day, 
And this delightful scene display, 

When all Thy saints from death shall rise, 
Raptured in bliss beyond the skies. 

Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we 

Shall rise to immortality. 



HEAVEN, 




A better country. — Heb. xi. 16. 
1 Jordan's stormy banks I stand. 

And cast a wishful eye 
To Canaan's fair and happy land, 
Where my possessions lie. 



CM. 



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2 the transporting, rapturous scene 

That rises to my sight ; 
Sweet fields arrayed in living green, 
And rivers of delight ! 

3 All o'er.those wide-extended plains 

Shines one eternal day ; 
There God, the Sun, for ever reigns, 
And scatters night away. 

4 No chilling winds or poisonous breath 

Can reach that peaceful shore ; 
Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, 
Are felt and feared no more. 

5 When shall I reach that happy place, 

And be for ever blest ? 
When shall I see my Father's face, 
And in His bosom rest ? 

6 Filled with delight, my raptured soul 

Can here no longer stay : 
Though Jordan's waves around me roll, 
Fearless I'd launch away. 



jt/w The Lord showed him all the land. 
Deut. xxxiv. 1. 

1 rilHERE is a land of pure delight, 
-L Where saints immortal reign ; 
Infinite day excludes the night, 

And pleasures banish pain. 

2 There everlasting spring abides, 

And never-withering Sowers ; 
Death, like a narrow sea, divides, 
This heavenly land from ours* 




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3 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood 

Stand dressed in living green ; 
So to the Jews old Canaan stood, 
"While Jordan rolled between. 

4 But timorous mortals start and shrink 

To cross this narrow sea, 
And linger, shivering on the brink, 
And fear to launch away. 

5 could we make our doubts remove, 

Those gloomy doubts that rise ; 
And see the Canaan that we love 
With unbeclouded eyes : 

6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, 

And view the landscape o'er, 
Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood 
Should fright us from the shore. 



jzO That great city, the holy Jerusalem. 
Rev. xxi. 10. 

1 JERUSALEM, my happy home ; 
tf Name ever dear to me : 
When shall my labours have an end 

In joy and peace and thee ? 

2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls 

And pearly gates behold, 
Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong, 
And streets of shining gold ? 

3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, 

Nor sin nor sorrow know ; 
Blest seats, through rude and stormy scenes, 
I onward press to you. 

4 Why should I shrink from pain and woe, 

Or feel at death dismay ? 
I've Canaan's goodly land in view, 
And realms of endless day. 




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5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there, 

Around my Saviour stand : 
And soon my friends in Christ below, 
Will join the glorious band. 

6 Jerusalem, my happy home, 

My soul still pants for thee : 
Then shall my labours have an end, 
When I thy joys shall see. 



7.6.D. BERNARD OF CLUGNY. 



dtdb And I Joint saw the holy city, new Jeru- 
salem. — Eev. xxi. 2. 
1 rflO thee, dear, dear country, 



JL Mine eyes their vigils keep : 
For very love, beholding 

Thy happy name, they weep. 
The mention of thy glory 
Is unction to the breast, 
And medicine in sickness, 
And love and life and rest. 

2 one, only mansion, 

paradise of joy, 
Where tears are ever banished, 

And joys have no alloy ! 
Thy ageless walls are radiant 

With precious stones unpriced ; 
The saints build up its fabric ; 

The corner stone is Christ. 

3 I know not— ! I know not 

What social joys are there, 
What radiancy of glory, 

What light beyond compare ! 
And when I fain would sing them. 

My spirit fails and faints, 
And vainly tries to image 

The assembly of the saints. 





HE AVE X. 

4 Midst power that knows no limits, 

And wisdom without bound, 
The beatific vision 

Shall gladden saints around : 
There God, my King and portion, 

In fulness of His grace, 
Shall we behold for ever, 

And worship face to face. 

5 They stand, those halls of Zion, 

All jubilant with song ; 
And bright with many an angel, 

And many a martyr throng. 
The Prince is ever in them, 

The light is aye serene ; 
The pastures of the blessed 

Are decked in glorious sheen. 

6 There is the throne of David ; 

And there, from toil released, 
The shout of them that triumph, 

The song of them that feast ; 
And they, beneath their Leader, 

Who conquered in the fight, 
For ever and for ever 

Are clad in robes of white. 

7 Jerusalem, the glorious, 

The joy of the elect, 
! dear and future vision 

That eager hearts expect, 
Een now by faith I see thee, 

E'en now thy walls discern, 
To thee my thoughts are kindled, 

And strive and pant and yearn. 



THE FUTURE LIFE". 



8 And, now, we fight the battle, 

And, then, we wear the crown 
Of full, and everlasting, 

And passionless renown. 
land that seest no sorrow ! 

state that know'st no strife ! 
princely bowers ! land of flowers ! 

realm and home of life ! 



A house not made iv ith hands. — 2 Cor. v. 1. 

1 JTIHERE is a house not made with hands, 
J~ Eternal and on high : 

And here my spirit waiting stands, 
Till God shall bid it fly. 

2 Shortly this prison of my clay 

Must be dissolved and fall ; 
Then, my soul ! with joy obey 
Thy heavenly Father's call. 

3 'Tis He by His almighty grace 

That forms thee fit for heaven ; 
And as an earnest of the place, 
Hath His own Spirit given. 

4 We walk by faith of joys to come 

Faith lives upon His word ; 
But while the body is our home, 
We're absent from the Lord. 

5 'Tis pleasant to believe Thy grace, 

But we had rather see ; 
We would be absent from the flesh, 
And present, Lord, with Thee. 




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Prepared for them that love Him. 
1 Cor. ii. 9. 
OR eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, 
Nor sense nor reason known, 
What joys the Father hath prepared 
For those that love the Son. 

But the good Spirit of the Lord 

Reveals a heaven to come ; 
The beams of glory in His word 

Allure and guide us home. 

Pure are the joys above the sky, 

And all the region peace ; 
No wanton lips nor envious eye 

Can see or taste the bliss. 

Those holy gates for ever bar 

Pollution, sin, and shame : 
None shall obtain admittance thers 

But followers of the Lamb. 



*y 7s. B. baffles. 

/ i I The Lord God giveth them light. 
Rev. xxii. 5. 

1 TTIGrH in yonder realms of light, 
J-JL Far above these lower skies, 
Fair and exquisitely bright, 
Heaven's unfading mansions rise : 
Glad, within their blest abode, 
Dwell the raptured saints above, 
Where no anxious cares corrode, 
Happy in Immanuel's love. 

2 Once the big unbidden tear, 
Stealing down the furrowed cheek, 
Told in eloquence sincere, 

Tales of woe they could not speak : 

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THE FUTURE LIFE. 



But these days of weeping o'er, 
Passed— this scene of toil and pain. 
They shall feel distress no more ; 
Never — never weep again. 

3 'Mid the chorus of the skies, 
'Mid the angelic lyres above, 
Hark ! their songs melodious rise, — 
Songs of praise to Jesus' love ; — 
Happy spirits, ye are fled 
Where no grief can entrance find ; 
Lulled to rest, the aching head, 
Soothed, the anguish of the mind. 

<A All is tranquil and serene, 
Calm and undisturbed repose : 
There no cloud can intervene, 
There no angry tempest blows ; 
Every tear is wiped away, 
Sighs no more shall heave the breast ; 
Night is lost in endless day, 
Sorrow, in eternal rest. 



v_/ The glories of the place 
Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams 
Of His o'erflowing grace ! 

2 Sweet majesty and awful love 
Sit smiling on His brow, 
And all the glorious ranks above 
At humble distance bow. 

8 Princes to His imperial name 

Bend their bright sceptres down : 
Dominions, thrones, and powers rejoice 
To see Him wear the crown. 




That they ma V behold my glory. 

John xvii. 24. 
THE delights, the heavenly joys, 



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HEAVEN. 



4 Archangels sound His lofty praise 

Through every heavenly street, 
And lay their highest honours down, 
Submissive at His feet. 

5 This is the Man, the exalted Lord, 

Whom we, unseen, adore : 
But when our eyes behold His face, 
Our hearts shall love Him more. 



jzfj The throne of God and of the Lamb shall 
be in it.- — Bev. xxii. 3. 

1 T3EHOLD ! how glorious is yon sky! 
jL? Lo ! there the righteous never die, 

But dwell in peace for ever : 
Then who would wear this earthly clay, 
When bid to cast life's chains away, 

And win Thy gracious favour ? 
Holy, Holy, forgive us ; 
And receive us, Heavenly Father, 
When around Thy throne we gather, 

2 Confiding in Thy sacred word, 
Our Saviour is our hope, Lord, 

The guiding star before us ; 
Our Shepherd, leading us the way, 
If from Thy paths our footsteps stray, 

To Thee He will restore us ; 
Holy, Holy, ever hear us, 
And receive us, while we gather 
Bound Thy throne, Almighty Father. 

Kft CM. 

0\J What are these which are arrayed in white 



1 TTOW bright these glorious spirits shine ! 



JUL Whence all their bright array ? 
How came 'they to the blissful seats 
Of everlasting day ? 





NICOLAIo 



rob os ? — Bev. vii. 13. 




THE FUTURE LIFE. 



2 Lo ! these are they from sufferings great, 

Who came to realms of light, 
And in the blood of Christ have washed 
Those robes which shine so bright. 

3 Now, with triumphal palms, they stand 

Before the throne on high, 
And serve the God they love, amidst 
The glories of the sky. 

4 His presence fills each heart with joy, 

Tunes every voice to sing : 
By day, by night, the sacred courts 
With glad hosannahs ring. 

5 Hunger and thirst are felt no more, 

Nor suns with scorching ray ; 
God is their sun whose cheering beams 
Diffuse eternal day. 

6 The Lamb which dwells amidst the throne 

Shall o'er them still preside, 
Feed them with nourishment divine, 
And all their footsteps guide. 

7 In pastures green He'll lead His flock 

Where living streams appear, 
And God the Lord from every eye 
Shall wipe off every tear. 

'f^i 7S. D. MONTGOMERY. 

O _L Whence came they ? — Rev. vii. 13. 
1 TTTHAT are these in bright array, 
V V This innumerable throng, 
Round the altar, night and day, 
Hymning one triumphant song ? — 
Worthy is the Lamb once slain, 
Blessing, honour, glory, power, 
Wisdom, riches, to obtain ; 
New dominion every hour. 



HEAVEN. 



(J These through fiery trials trod : 
These from great affliction came : 
Now before the throne of God, 
Sealed with His almighty name, 
Clad in raiment pure and white, 
Victor-palms in every hand, 
Through their dear Kedeemer's might, 

, More than conquerors they stand. 

3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, 
On immortal fruits they feed ; 
Them, the Lamb amidst the throne, 
Shall to living fountains lead : 
Joy and gladness banish sighs ; 
Perfect love dispels all fears ; 
And for ever from their eyes 
God shall wipe away the tears. 



OhJ These are they which came out of great 
tribulation. — Kev. vii. 14. 

1 /^i IVE me the wings of faith to rise 
VJT Within the veil, and see 

The saints above, how great their joys ! 
How bright their glories be ! 

2 Once they were mourning here below 

And wet their couch with tears ; 
They wrestled hard, as we do now, 
With sins and doubts and fears. 

3 I asked them whence their victory came ? 

They, with united breath, 
Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, 
Their triumph to His death. 

4 They marked the footsteps that He trod, 

His zeal inspired their breast ; 
And, following their Incarnate God, 
Possess the promised rest. 




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THE LORD'S DAY AND WORSHIP. 

, 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise 
For His own pattern given, 
While the long cloud of witnesses 
Shows the same path to heaven. 



THE LOBD'S DAY AND WOBSHIP. 



SABBATH MORNING. 



OfJAnd rested the Sabbath day. — Luke xxiii. 56, 

1 A NOTHER six days' work is done ; 
XjL Another Sabbath is begun ; 
Return, my soul, enjoy the rest ; 
Improve the clay thy God hath blest. 

2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns 
So sweet a rest to wearied minds ; 
Provides an antepast of heaven, 

. And gives this day the food of seven. 

3 that our thoughts and thanks may rise, 
As grateful incense to the skies ; 

And draw from heaven that sweet repose 
Which none but he that feels it knows. 

4 This heavenly calm within the breast 
Is the dear pledge of glorious rest, 
Which for the church of God remains, 
The end of cares, the end of pains. 

h In holy duties let the clay, 
In holy pleasures, pass away. 
How blest a Sabbath thus to spend, 
In hope of one that ne'er shall end ! 




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STEXNETT. 



SABBATH MORNING, 




54 



CM. WATTS. 

Early in the morning, they came to the 
sepulchre. — Luke xxiv. 1. 



1 rTlHIS is the clay when Christ arose 
-1- So early from the dead ; 

Why should I keep my eye-lids closed, 
And waste my hours in bed ? 

2 This is the day when Jesus broke 

The powers of death and hell ; 
And shall I still wear Satan's yoke, 
And love my sins so well ? 

3 To-day with pleasure Christians meet, 

To pray and hear Thy word ; 
And I will go with cheerful feet, 
To learn Thy will, Lord. 

4 Help me to hear, to praise, to pray, 

And so prepare for heaven; 
may I love this blessed day, 
The best of all the seven, 



00 He rose again the third day. — 1 Cor. xv. 4. 

1 T) LE ST morning, whose young dawning rays 
-U Beheld our rising God, 

That saw Him triumph o'er the dust, 
And leave His dark abode. 

2 In the cold prison of a tomb 

The dead Redeemer lay, 
Till the revolving skies had brought 
The third, the appointed day. 

3 Hell and the grave unite their force 

To hold our King in vain ; 
The sleeping Conqueror arose, 
And burst their feeble chain. 




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4 To Thy great name, Almighty Lord, 

These sacred hours we pay ; 
And loud hosannas shall proclaim 
The triumph of the day. 

5 Salvation and immortal praise 

To our victorious King ; 
Let heaven and earth and rocks and seas, 
With glad hosannas ring. 



L.M. WARDLAW- 

The first day of the week. — Mark xvi. 9. 

1 TTAIL, morning known among the blest ! 
JLX Morning of hope and joy and love ; 
Of heavenly peace and holy rest ; 

Pledge of the endless rest above. 

2 Blest be the Father of our Lord, 

Who from the dead hath brought His Son : 
Hope to the lost was then restored, 
And everlasting glory won. 

3 Scarce morning twilight had begun 
To chase the shades of night away, 
When Christ arose— unsetting sun — 
The dawn of joy's eternal day. 

4 Mercy looked down with smiling eye 
When our Immanuel left the dead ; 
Faith marked His bright ascent on high, 
And Hope with gladness raised her head. 

5 Descend, Spirit of the Lord ! 
Thy fire to every bosom bring : 
Then shall our ardent hearts accord, 
And teach our lips God's praise to sing. 

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One Sabbath to another..., to worship. 
Isa. lxvi. 23. 

1 rriHE festal morn, my God, is come, 
JL That calls me to Thy hallowed dome, 

Thy presence to adore ; 
My feet the summons shall attend, 
With willing steps Thy courts ascend, 

And tread the sacred floor. 

2 What joy while thus I view the day 
That warns my thirsting soul away ! 

What transports fill my breast ! 
For lo ! my great Redeemer's power 
Unfolds the everlasting door, 

And leads me to His rest. 

3 E'en now, to my expecting eyes, 

The heaven-built towers of Salem rise ; 

E'en now with glad survey 
I view her mansions, that contain 
The angelic forms, an awful train, 

And shine with cloudless day. 

4 Hither, from earth's remotest end, 
Lo ! the redeemed of God ascend, 

Their tribute hither bring : 
Here, crowned with everlasting joy, 
In hymns of praise their tongues employ, 

And hail the Immortal King. 



Call the Sabbath a delight. — Isa. lviii. 13. 
1 A WAKE, ye saints, awake ! 
-^jl And hail this sacred day : 
In loftiest songs of praise 
Your joyful homage pay : 
Come, bless the day that God hath blest, 
The type of heaven's eternal rest. 




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2 On this auspicious mom 
The Lord of Life arose ; 
He burst the bars of death, 
And vanquished all our foes : 

And now He pleads our cause above, 
And reaps the fruit of all His love. 

3 All-hail, triumphant Lord ! 
Heaven with hosannas rings, 
And earth, in humbler strains, 
Thy praise responsive sings, — 

Worthy the Lamb that once was slain, 
Through endless years to live and reign. 

4 Great King ! gird on Thy sword, 
Ascend Thy conquering car ; 
While justice, power, and love 
Maintain the glorious war : 

This day let sinners own Thy sway, 
And rebels cast their arms away. 



1 TTOW welcome to the saints, when prest 
JLX With six days' noise and care and toil, 
Is the returning day of rest, 

Which hides them from the world awhile ! 

2 Now, from the throng withdrawn away, 
They seem to breathe a different air : 
Composed and softened by the day, 
All things another aspect wear. 

3 With joy they hasten to the place 
Where they their Saviour oft have met ; 
And while they feast upon His grace, 
Their burdens and their griefs forget. 




The Sabbath was made for man , 
Mark ii. 27. 



L.M. 



NEWTON. 



SABBATH MORNING. 



4 We thank Thee for Thy day, Lord ; 
Here we Thy promised presence seek : 
Open Thy hand with blessings stored, 
And give us manna for the week. 



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MASON. 



And God blessed the seventh day. 
Gen. ii. 3. 



1 A GAIN returns the day of holy rest 

-XjL Which, when He made the world, Jeho- 
vah blest ; 

When, like His own, He bade our labours cease, 
And all be piety, and all bo peace. 

2 Let us devote this consecrated day 

To learn His will, and all we learn, obey : 
In pure religion's hallowed duties share, 
And join in penitence, and join in prayer. 

8 So shall the God of mercy, pleased, receive 
That only tribute man has power to give ; 
So shall He hear, while fervently we raise 
Our choral harmony in hymns of praise. 

4 Father of heaven, in whom our hopes confide, 
Whose power defends us, and whose precepts 
guide; 

In life our Guardian, and in death our Friend, 
Glory supreme be Thine, till time shall end. 




S.M. 



WATTS. 



I was in the Sjnrit on the Lord's day. 



Rev. i. 10. 



1 




Welcome to this reviving breast, 
And these rejoicing eyes. 



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2 The King Himself comes near, 
And feasts His saints to-day ; 
Here we may sit, and see Him here, 
And love and praise and pray. 

8 One day, amidst the place 

Where my dear Lord hath been, 
Is sweeter than ten thousand days 
Of pleasurable sin. 

4 My willing soul would stay 
In such a frame as this, 
And sit and sing herself away 
To everlasting bliss. 



1 TTTELCOME, sacred day of rest ! 

* V Sweet repose from worldly care ; 
Day above all days the best, 
When our souls for heaven prepare ; 
Day when our Eedeemer rose 
Victor o'er the hosts of hell. 
Thus He vanquished all our foes ; 
Let our lips His glories tell. 

2 Gracious Lord, we love this day: 
When we hear Thy holy word, 
When we sing Thy praise and pray, 
Earth can no such joys afford. 
But a better rest remains, 
Heavenly Sabbaths, happier days ; 
Eest from sin, and rest from pains ; 
Endless joys, and endless praise. 




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The Sabbath. — Isa. lvi. 2. 



534 



SABBATH MORNING. 



7s. D. 



SANDYS. 



\JtJ They shall hallow my Sabbaths. 
Ezek. xliv. 24. 

1 FT1HOU who art enthroned above, 
J- Thou by whom we live and move, 
how sweet, with joyful tongue, 

To resound Thy praise in song ! 
When the morning paints the skies, 
When the sparkling stars arise, 
All Thy favours to rehearse, 
And give thanks in grateful verse ! 

2 Sweet the day of sacred rest, 
When devotion fills the breast, 
When we dwell within Thy house, 
Hear Thy word and pay our vows, 
Notes to heaven's high mansions raise, 
Fill its courts with joyful praise, 
With repeated hymns proclaim 
Great Jehovah's awful name. 

3 From Thy works our joys arise, 
Thou only good and wise ! . 
Who Thy wonders can express ? 
All Thy thoughts are fathomless ; 
Warm our hearts with sacred fire ; 
Grateful fervours still inspire ; 

All our powers, with all their might, 
Ever in Thy praise unite. 



This is the day which the Lord hath made. 
Ps. cxviii. 24. 
1 MnilE Lord of Sabbath let us praise 
JL In concert with the blest ; 
Who, joyful in harmonious lays, 
Employ an endless rest. 




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2 Thus, Lord, while w.e remember Thee, 

We blest and happy grow ; 
By hymns of praise we learn to be 
Triumphant here below. 

3 On this glad day a brighter scene 

Of glory was displayed 
By God, the Eternal Word, than when 
This universe was made. 

4 He rises, who His church hath bought 

With grief and pain extreme : 
Twas great to speak the world from nought, 
'Twas greater to redeem. 




L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

The Lord of the Sabbath.— -Mark ii. 28. 



1 T OBD of the Sabbath ! hear our vows, 
J-^ On this Thy day, in this Thy house : 
Accept, as grateful sacrifice, 

The songs which from the desert rise. 

2 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love ; 
But there's a nobler rest above ; 

To that our labouring souls aspire, 
With ardent hope and strong desire. 

3 No more fatigue, no more distress ; 
No guilt the conscience to oppress ; 
No groans to mingle with the songs 
Resounding from immortal tongues : 

4 No rude alarms of raging foes, 
No cares to break the long repose, 
No midnight shade, no clouded sun, 
But sacred, high, eternal noon. 

5 long-expected day begin ! 

Dawn on these realms of woe and sin. 
Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love ; 
But wait the nobler rest above. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 




87,87,47. KELLY. 

Speak, for Thy servant heareth. 



1 Sam. iii. 10. 

1 IN Thy name, Lord, assembling, 
JL We, Thy people, now draw near ; 
Teach us to rejoice with trembling, 

Speak, and let Thy servants hear ; — 

Hear with meekness ; 
Hear Thy word with godly fear. 

2 While our days on earth are lengthened, 

May we give them, Lord, to Thee ; 
Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened, 
May we run, nor weary be, 

Till Thy glory 
Without cloud in heaven we see. 

3 There, in worship purer, sweeter, 

All Thy people shall adore ; 
Tasting of enjoyment greater 

Than they could conceive before ; 

Full enjoyment ; 
Full, unmixed for evermore, 



6666,88. DODDRIDGE. 

A house of prayer for all people. — Isa. lvi. 7. 

1 C\ BEAT Father of mankind, 
vJT We bless that wondrous grace 
Which could for Grentiles find 
Within Thy courts a place. 
How kind the care 
Our Grod displays, 
For us to raise 
A house of prayer ! 



THE LOKD 5 S DAY AND WORSHIP* 



2 Though once estranged far, 
We now approach the throne ; 
For Jesus brings us near, 
And makes our cause His own : 

Strangers no more, 
To Thee we come, 
And find our home, 

And rest secure. 

3 To Thee our souls we join, 
And love Thy sacred name ; 
No more our own, but Thine, 
We triumph in Thy claim: 

Our Father-king, 
Thy covenant grace 
Our souls embrace ; 

Thy titles sing. 



4 May all the nations throng 
To worship in Thy house ; 
And Thou attend the song, 
And smile upon their vows ; 
Indulgent still, 
Till earth conspire 
To join the choir 
On Zion's hill. 



87,87,47. lyte. 
The joyful sound. — Ps. lxxxix. 15. 
1 f~\ HOW blest the. congregation, 

Who the gospel know and prize ! 
Joyful tidings of salvation 

Brought by Jesus from the skies : 

He is near them, 
Knows their wants, and hears their cries. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 



2 In His name rejoicing ever, 

Walking in His light and love, 
And foretasting in His favour 
Something here of bliss above ; 

Happy people ! 
Who shall harm them ? what shall move ? 

8 In His righteousness exalted, 

On from strength to strength they go ; 
By ten thousand ills assaulted, 
Yet preserved from every foe ; 

On to glory, 
Safe they speed through all below. 

4 God will keep His own anointed ; 

Nought shall harm them, none condemn : 
All their trials are appointed ; 
All must work for good to them : 

All shall help them 
To their heavenly diadem. 



vt/ In the temple doth every one speak of His 
glory, — Ps. xxix. 9. 

1 A WAY from every mortal care, 

Away from earth our souls retreat ; 
We leave this worthless world afar, 
And wait and worship near Thy seat. 

2 Lord, in the temple, of Thy grace 
We hear Thy word, and we adore ; 
The mysteries of Thy wisdom trace, 
And learn the wonders of Thy power. 

8 While here our various wants we mourn, 
United prayers ascend on high ; 
And faith obtains a quick return 
Of blessings in variety. 




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4 Father, my soul would still abide 
Within Thy temple, near Thy side ; 
But if my feet must hence depart, 
Still keep Thy dwelling in my heart. 



He is thy Lord, and worship thou Him. 



1 T OKD of the vast creation, 
JLJ Support of worlds unknown, 
Desire of every nation, 
Behold us at Thy throne : 

We come for mercy crying, 
Through Thine atoning blood ; 
And, on Thy grace relying, 
We seek each promised good. 

2 We bless that condescension 
Which brought Thee down to earth, 
Of which the seers made mention, 
Who prophesied Thy birth : 

We celebrate the glory 
That marked Thy wondrous way, 
And own the joyful story 
Which claims this hallowed day. 

8 ! when shall Thy salvation 
Be known through every land, 
And men in every station 
Obey Thy great command ? 
In God's own Son believing, 
From sin may they be free ; 
And gospel- grace receiving, 
Find life and peace in Thee. 




7. 6. D. 



BULMt'K. 



Ps. xlv. 11. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 



L.M., 6 lines. march. 
I will go unto the altar of God. — Ps.xliii. 4. 

1 r\ SEND Thy light, Thy truth, my God, 

Thy grace bestow, Thy word fulfil ; 
And let them lead me in Thy road, 
And bring me to Thy holy hill ; 
Where happy saints, a chosen band, 
Exulting in Thy presence stand. 

2 Then to Thine altar will I go, 

And pay my destined offerings there : 
And freely from my heart shall flow 
The fervent, interceding prayer ; 
A prayer effectual, that shall rise 
Accepted through the Sacrifice. 

8 And I will take salvation's cup, 
And call upon Thy blessed name ; 
My thankful heart to Thee lift up, 
Saviour from death and guilt and shame ; 
Kestored in mercy to Thy house, 
To render all my grateful vows. 

4 There in Thy truth will I rejoice, 
And hymn Thy goodness m my lays ; 
And mind and heart and soul and voice 
Shall join to magnify Thy praise, 
And triumph in the blest employ, 
My God, and mine exceeding joy. 



^V'yO S.M. MONTGOMERY. 

I I /v Stand up and bless the Lord your God. 
Neh. ix. 5. 
1 OTAND up and bless the Lord, 
KJ Ye people of His choice ; 
Stand up and bless the Lord your God, 
With heart and soul and voice. 

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2 Though high above all praise, 
Above all blessing high, 

Who would not fear His holy name, 
And laud and magnify ? 

3 for the living flame 
From His own altar brought 

To touch our lips, our minds inspire, 
And wing to heaven our thought ! 

4 There, with benign regard, 
Our hymns He deigns to hear : 

Though unrevealed to mortal sense, 
The spirit feels Him near. 

5 God is our strength and song, 
And His salvation ours ; 

Then be His love in Christ proclaimed 
With all our ransomed powers. 

6 Stand up and bless the Lord ; 
The Lord your God adore : 

Stand up and bless His glorious name, 
Henceforth for evermore. 




L. M., 8 lines. tersteegen. 

Surely the Lord is in this place. ■ 



Gen. xxviii. 16. 
1X0! God is here ; let us adore, 

JLJ And own how dreadful is this place ! 

Let all within us feel His power, 

And silent bow before His face ; 

Who know His power, His grace who prove, 

Serve Him with awe, with reverence love. 

2 Lo ! God is here ; Him clay and night 
The united choirs of angels sing ; 
To Him, enthroned above all height, 
Heaven's host their noblest praises bring : 
Disdain not, Lord, our meaner song, 
Who praise Thee with a stammering tongue, 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

3 Gladly the toys of earth we leave, 
Wealth, pleasure, fame, for Thee alone : 
To Thee our will, soul, flesh, we give, 

take, seal them for Thine own ! 
Thou art the God, Thou art the Lord ; 
Be Thou by all Thy works adored. 

4 Being of beings ! may our praise 

Thy courts with grateful fragrance fill ; 
Still may we stand before Thy face, 
Still hear and do Thy sovereign will : 
To Thee may all our thoughts arise, 
Ceaseless, accepted sacrifice. 

tytyi CM. watts. 

I I -t Worship Him in spirit and in truth. 
John iv. 24. 

1 f^i OD is a Spirit, just and wise, 
vX He sees our inmost mind ; 

In vain to heaven we raise our cries, 
And leave our souls behind. 

2 Nothing but truth before His throne 

With honour can appear ; 
The painted hypocrites are known 
Through the disguise they wear. 

3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies ; 

Their bending knees the ground ; 
But God abhors the sacrifice, 
Where not the heart is found, 

4 Lord, search my thoughts and try my ways, 

And make my soul sincere ; 
Then shall I stand before Thy face, 
And find acceptance there,, 

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Will God . . dwell on the earth ? 



WATTS. 



1 Kings viii. 27. 
1 rpHY favours, Lord, surprise our souls; 



Will the Eternal dwell with us ? 
What canst Thou find beneath the poles 
To tempt Thy chariot downward thus ? 

2 Still might He fill His starry throne, 
And please His ears with Gabriel's songs ; 
But the heavenly Majesty comes down, 
And bows to hearken to our tongues. 

3 Great God ! what poor returns we pay 
For love so infinite as Thine ; 

Words are but air, and tongues but clay ; 
But Thy compassion's all divine. 



• VJ Lord, I will jjraise Thee. — Isa. xii. 1. 

1 T WILL praise Thee every day, 
J-. Now Thine anger's turned away: 
Comfortable thoughts arise 

From the bleeding sacrifice. 

2 Here, in the fair gospel-field, 
Wells of free salvation yield 
Streams of life, a plenteous store, 
And my soul shall thirst no more. 

3 Jesus is become at length 

My salvation and my strength ; 
And His praises shall prolong, 
While I live, my pleasant song. 

4 Praise ye, then, His glorious name ; 
Publish His exalted fame : 

Still His worth your praise exceeds : 
Excellent are all His deeds. 





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5 Raise again the joyful sound ; 
Let the nations roll it round. 
Zion, shout, for this is He : 
God the Saviour dwells in thee. 



I I Waiting for the consolation of Israel . 
Luke ii. 25. 

1 /"^OME, Thou long-expected Jesus, 

Born to set Thy people free ; 
From our fears and sins release us : 
Let us find our rest in Thee. 

2 Israel's strength and consolation, 

Hope of all the earth Thou art : 
Blest desire of every nation, 
Joy of every longing heart. 

3 Born Thy people to deliver ; 

Born a child, and yet a king ; 
Born to reign in us for ever ; 

Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. 

4 By Thine own Eternal Spirit 

Rule in all our hearts alone : 
By Thine all-sufficient merit, 
Raise us to Thy glorious throne. 



to God be with us, as He ivas with our fathers. 
1 Kings viii. 57. 

1 TT\0 Thee, in ages past, 

JL Our pious fathers came : 
On Thee, Lord, their cares they cast, 
Nor were they put. to shame. 

2 Thy holy day they loved ; 
They loved the means of grace ; 

And oft Thy faithfulness they proved, 
When they had sought Thy face. 




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3 Their faith in Thee was strong ; 
Their godliness was pure ; 

And while Thou wast their strength and song 
They all things could endure. 

4 Their steps may we pursue, 
As they obeyed their Lord ; 

So may our hearts and lives be new, 
And with Thy will accord. 

5 be Thou with us here, 
And Thy rich grace display ; 

For our salvation, Lord, appear, 
On this Thy hallowed day. 



In every place incense shall be offered unto 
my name. — Mai. i. 11. 



V_y The lyre of Hebrew bards was strung ; 
Whom kings adored in song sublime, 
And prophets praised with glowing tongue : 

2 Not now, on Zion's height alone, 
Thy favoured worshippers may dwell, 
Nor where at sultry noon Thy Son 
Sat weary, by the patriarch's well : 

3 From every place below the skies, 
The grateful song, the fervent prayer, 
The incense of the heart, may rise 
To heaven, and find acceptance there. 

4 To Thee shall age with snowy hair, 
And strength, and beauty bend the kneo ; 
And childhood lisp, with reverent air, 
Its praises and its prayers to Thee. 




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THOU, to whom in ancient time 



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5 Thou, to whom, in ancient time, 
The lyre of prophet-bards was strung, 
To Thee, at last, in every clime, ' 
Shall temples rise, and praise be sung. 



OA CM. G. WESLEY, 

OU Accepted in the beloved. — Eph. i. 6. 

1 T71ATHER, behold, with gracious eyes, 
J- Those who through Christ draw near 
To pay their living sacrifice, 

And worship in Thy fear. 

2 Well-pleased in Him, Thyself declare ; 

Thy pardoning love reveal : 
The peaceful answer of our prayer 
To every conscience seal. 

3 On each, on all, some gift bestow,— 

Some blessing now impart ; 
The seed of life eternal sow 
In every waiting heart. 

4 Father, glorify Thy Son, 

And grant what we require : 
For Jesus' sake, the gift send down, > 
And answer us by fire. 

5 Kindle the flame of love within, 

Which may to heaven ascend ; 
And now the work of grace begin, 
Which shall in glory end. t 



8 7S. MONTGOMERY. 
JL There I trill meet with thee, — Ex. xxv. 22. 
1 HMO Thy temple I repair ; 

J- Lord, I love to worship there, 
When within the veil I meet 
Christ before the mercy- seat. 

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2 While Thy glorious praise is sung, 
Touch my lips, unloose my tongue, 
That my joyful soul may bless 
Thee, the Lord, my righteousness. 

3 While the prayers of saints ascend, 
God of love, to mine attend ; 
Hear me, for Thy Spirit pleads, 
Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 

4 While I hearken to Thy law, 
Fill my soul with humble awe, 
Till Thy gospel bring to me 
Life and immortality. 

5 While Thy ministers proclaim 
Peace and pardon in Thy name, 
Through their voice by faith, may I 
Hear Thee speaking from the sky. 

6 From Thy house when I return, 
May my heart within me burn, 
And at evening let me say, — 

I have walked with God to-day. 




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They sang praises with gladness. 



2 Chron. xxix. 30. 
1 pOME, Thou Almighty King, 
\J Help us Thy name to sing, 

Help us to praise : 
Father all-glorious, 
O'er all victorious, 
Come and reign over us, 
Ancient of days. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 



2 Jesus, our Lord, arise : 
Scatter our enemies, 

And make them fall : 
Let Thine almighty aid, 
Our sure defence be made, 
Our souls on Thee be stayed : 

Lord, hear our call. 

3 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, 
Gird on Thy mighty sword, 

Our prayer attend : 
Come, and Thy people bless, 
And give Thy word success ; 
Spirit of holiness, 

On us descend. 

4 Come, Holy Comforter, 
Thy sacred witness bear, 

In this glad hour : 
Thou, who almighty art, 
Now rule in every heart, 
And ne'er from us depart, 

Spirit of power ! 

5 To the Great One in Three, 
Eternal praises be, 

Hence evermore : 
His sovereign majesty, 
May we in glory see, 
And to eternity 

Love and adore. 



3 7s. C. WESLEY. 

The life was the light of men. — John i. 4. 

LIGHT of life, seraphic fire, 
Love divine, Thyself impart ; 
Every fainting soul inspire ; 
Shine in every drooping heart ; 

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2 Every mourning sinner cheer ; 
Scatter all our guilty gloom. 
Son of God, appear ! appear ! 
To Thy living temples come. 

3 Come, in this accepted hour ; 
Bring Thy heavenly kingdom in ; 
Fill us with Thy glorious power, 
Rooting out the love of sin. 

4 Nothing more can we require, 
We will covet nothing less ; 
Be Thou all our hearts' desire, 
All our joy, and all our peace. 



Ox I will command my blessing upon you. 
Lev. xxv. 21. 

1 /COMMAND Thy blessing from above, 
\j God, on all assembled here ; 
Behold us with a Father's love, 
While we look up with filial fear. 

2 Command Thy blessing, Jesus, Lord ; 
May we Thy true disciples be : 
Speak to each heart the mighty word : 
Say to the weakest, — Follow me. 

3 Command Thy blessing in this hour, 
Spirit of truth, and fill this place 
With wounding and with healing power, 
With quickening and confirming grace. 

4 Thou, our Maker, Saviour, Guide, 
One true Eternal God confess'd ; 
Whom Thou hast joined, may none divide 
None dare to curse whom Thou hast blest. 




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5 With Thee and Thine for ever found, 
May all the souls who here unite, 
With harps and songs Thy throne surround, 
Rest in Thy love, and reign in light. 



The Lord... send thee help from the sanctuary. 
Psa. xx. 1, 2. 

1 T OED, we come before Thee now : 
J-J At Thy feet we humbly bow : 

do not our suit disdain : 

Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain ? 

2 Lord, on Thee our souls depend ; 
In compassion now descend : 

Fill our hearts with Thy rich grace : 
Tune our lips to sing Thy praise. 

3 In Thine own appointed way, 
Now we seek Thee : here we stay : 
Lord, from hence we would not go, 
Till a blessing Thou bestow. 

4 Send some message from Thy word, 
That may joy and peace afford ; 
Let Thy Spirit now impart 

Full salvation to each heart. 

5 Comfort those who weep and mourn ; 
Let the time of joy return ; 

Those that are cast down lift up ; 
Make them strong in faith and hope. 

6 Grant that all may seek and find 
Thee, a God supremely kind. 
Heal the sick ; the captive free : 
Let us all rejoice in Thee. 




HAMMOND. 



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BEFORE SERMON. 



L.M. 



BURDER. 



Take heed, therefore, how ye hear. 
Luke viii. 18. 
1 REAT God, impress our trifling minds, 
VX And help us seriously to think, 
A vast eternity is near, 



2 Lord, help Thy minister to preach 
As if he ne'er should preach again ; 
may he speak as sent hy Thee, 
A dying man to dying men ! 

3 Now may we all attend Thy voice, 
Before the day of grace is past ; 
Nor dare the present message slight, 
Since this to us may prove the last. 



I O I With the Holy Ghost and with fire. 
Matt. iii. 11. 

1 "1VTOW may the Spirit's holy fire, 

Descending from above, 
His waiting family inspire 
With joy and peace and love. 

2 Great Comforter ! our souls confess, 

Without Thy presence here 
Our songs of praise are vain address, 
W T e utter heartless prayer. 

8 Wake, heavenly wind, arise and come, 
Blow on the drooping field ; 
Our spices, then, shall breathe perfume, 
And fragrant incense yield. 

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CM. 



TOPLADY. 



BEFORE SERMON. 



4 Touch with a living coal the lip 
That shall proclaim Thy word ; 
And hid us all devoutly keep 
Attention to the Lord. 



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I C O God that giveth the increase. — 1 Cor. iii. 7. 

1 /~^OME, Thou soul transforming Spirit, 
\J Bless the sower and the seed ; 

Let each heart Thy grace inherit ; 
Raise the weak, the hungry feed : 

From the gospel, 
Now supply Thy people's need. 

2 Help us all to seek the blessing 

Which Thou waitest now to give ; 
Let us all, Thy love possessing, 
Joyfully the truth receive ; 

And for ever 
To Thy praise and glory live. 



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Not in word onlt/, but also in jwiver. 
1 Thess. i. 5. 

1 "1VTO W may the gospel's conquering power 
-L 1 Be felt by all assembled here ; 

So shall this prove a joyful hour, 

And God's own arm of strength appear. 

2 Lord, let Thy mighty voice be heard : 
Speak in Thy word, and speak with power : 
So shall Thy glorious name be feared, 

By those who never feared before. 

3 So shall Thy people joyful be ; 
The angels too, with joy will sing ; 
And all ascribe the praise to Thee ; — 
To Thee, the Everlasting King. 

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AFTER SERMON. 



CM. 



CAWOOD. 



Such as hear the word... and bring forth fruit. 
Mark iv. 20. 

1 A LMIGHTY God ! Thy word is cast 
J\- Like seed into the ground : 

Now let the dew of heaven descend, 
And righteous fruits abound. 

2 Let not the foe of Christ and man 

This holy seed remove ; 
But give it root in every heart, 
To bring forth fruits of love. 

3 Let not the world's deceitful cares 

The rising plant destroy : 
But let it yield a hundred-fold, 
The fruits of peace and joy. 

4 Oft as the precious seed is sown, 

Thy quickening grace bestow ; 
That ail whose souls the truth receive, 
Its saving power may know. 



i fj Jl The word preached did not profit them. 
Heb. iv. 2. 

1 T ONG have I sat beneath the sound 
JLi Of Thy salvation, Lord ; 

But still how weak my faith is found, 
And knowledge of Thy word ! 

2 Oft I frequent Thy holy place, 

And hear almost in vain ; 
How small a portion of Thy grace 
My memory can retain ! 

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WATTS. 



AFTER SERMON. 



3 How cold and feeble is my love ! 

How negligent my fear ! 
How low my hope of joys above ! 
How few affections there ! 

4 Great God ! Thy sovereign power impart 

To give Thy word success ; 
Write Thy salvation in my heart, 
And make me learn Thy grace. 

5 Show my forgetful feet the way 

That leads to joys on high ; 
There knowledge grows without decay, 
And love shall never die. 



And blessed them. — Luke xxiv. 50. 

1 T OKD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, 
JlJ Fill our hearts with joy and peace : 
Let us all, Thy love possessing, 

Triumph in redeeming grace : 

refresh us, 
Travelling through this wilderness. 

2 Thanks we give, and adoration, 

For Thy gospel's joyful sound : 
May the fruits of Thy salvation 
In our hearts and lives abound. 

May Thy presence 
With us evermore be found. 

3 So, whene'er the signal's given, 

Us from earth to call away, 
Borne on angel's wings to heaven, 
Glad the summons to obey, 

May we ever 
Reign with Christ in endless day. 




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M 8.7.D. BURDER, 

The Lord bless thee and keep thee. 
Numb. vi. 24. 
ORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, 
Bid us all depart in peace ; 
Still, on gospel manna feeding, 
Pure seraphic joys increase : 
Fill our hearts with consolation, 
Unto Thee our voices raise ; 
When we reach that blissful station, 
We will give Thee nobler praise. 

i% /C\4 L.M. HART. 

• t/ i Go in peace. — 1 Sam. i. 17. 

1 TTklSMISS us with Thy blessing, Lord ; 
U Help us to feed upon Thy word : 
All that has been amiss forgive, 

And let Thy truth within us live. 

2 Though we are guilty, Thou art good ; 
Sprinkle our works "with Jesus' blood 
Give every fettered soul release, 

And bid us all depart in peace. 

'JQK 7S. NEWTON. 

I tJO Perfect in every good work. — Heb. xiii. 21. 

1 nVTOW, may He who from the dead 
Xl Brought the Shepherd of the sheep, 
Jesus Christ, our King and Head, 

All our souls in safety keep. 

2 May He teach us to fulfil 
What is pleasing in His sight : 
Perfect us in all His will, 
And preserve us day and night. 

3 To that great Redeemer's praise, 
Who the covenant sealed with blood, 
Let our hearts and voices raise 
Loud thanksgivings to our God. 

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8.7.D. NEWTON. 

Grace be ivith thee. Amen. — 1 Tim. vi. 21. 

MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, 
And the Father's boundless love, 
With the Holy Spirit's favour, 

Rest upon us from above ! 
Thus may we abide in union 

With each other and the Lord ; 
And possess in sweet communion, 
Joys which earth cannot afford. 



SABBATH EVENING. 

L.M. WATTS. 

All the congregation said, Amen, and 
praised the Lord. — Neh. v. 13. 

1 T ORD, how delightful 'tis to see 
J-^ A whole assembly worship Thee ! 
At once they sing, at once they pray ; 
They hear of heaven and learn the way. 

2 I have been there, and still would go 
'Tis like a little heaven below : 

Not all that thoughtless sinners say, 
Shall tempt me to forget this day. 

3 write upon my memory, Lord, 
The texts and doctrines of Thy word : 
That I may break Thy laws no more, 
But love Thee better than before. 

4 With thoughts of Christ and things divine 
Fill up this foolish heart of mine ; 

That, hoping pardon through His blood, 
I may lie down and wake with Grod. 

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MONTGOMERY. 



I/O The Lord's house.,, all nations shall flow 
unto it. — Isa. ii. 2. 

1 Til ILLIONS within Thy courts have met, 
jjfJL Millions this day hefore Thee bowed ; 
Their faces Zion-ward were set, 

Their holy vows to Thee they vowed. 

2 Soon as the light of morning broke 
O'er island, continent, or deep, 
Thy far- spread family awoke, 
Sabbath all round the world to keep. 

3 And not a prayer, a tear, a sigh, 
Hath failed this day some suit to gain ; 
To those in trouble Thou wert nigh, 
Not one hath sought Thy face in vain. 

4 Thy poor were bountifully fed. 

Thy chastened sons have kissed the rod, 
Thy mourners have been comforted, 
The pure in heart have seen their God. 

5 Yet one prayer more ! — and be it one 

In which both heaven and earth accord ; — 
Fulfil Thy promise to Thy Son, 
Let all that breathe call Jesus, Lord* 



For we which hare believed do enter into 
rest.-^Heb. iv. 3. 

1 X ORD, I believe a rest remains, 
J-J To all Thy people known ; 

A rest, where pure enjoyment reigns, 
And Thou art loved alone : — 

2 A rest, where all our soul's desire 

Is fixed on things above ; 
Where fear and sin and grief expire, 
Cast out by perfect love. 




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8 that I now this rest might know, 
Believe, and enter in ; 
Now, Saviour, now the power bestow, 
And let me cease from sin. 

4 Eemove this hardness from my heart ; 
This unbelief remove ; 



To me the rest of faith impart, 
The Sabbath of Thy love. 



PEAYEE MEETINGS. 



PERSONAL AND GENERAL. 



1717 I give myself unto prayer. Psa. cix. 4. 

1 T)RAYER is the soul's sincere desire, 
Jl Uttered or unexpressed; 

The motion of a hidden fire, 
That trembles in the breast. 

2 Prayer is the burthen of a sigh, 

The falling of a tear ; 
The upward glancing of an eye, 
When none but God is near. 

3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech 

That infant lips can try ; 
Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach 
The Majesty on high. 

4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, 

Returning from his ways : 
While angels in their songs rejoice, 
And cry, — Behold ! he prays. 

5 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, 

The Christian's native air ; 
His watchword at the gates of death : 
He enters heaven with prayer. 




CM. 



MONTGOMERY. 



PR A YE E MEETINGS. 



6 The saints, iu prayer, appear as one 

In word and deed and mind, 
While with the Father and the Son 
Sweet fellowship they find. 

7 Nor prayer is made on earth alone ; 

The Holy Spirit pleads ; 
And Jesus, on the eternal throne, 
For sinners intercedes. 

8 Thou by whom we come to God, 

The Life, the Truth, the Way, 
The path of prayer Thyself hast trod, 
Lord, teach us how to pray. 



The throne of grace. — Heb. iv. 16. 

1 T)EHOLD the throne of grace, 
-D The promise calls me near : 

There Jesus shows a smiling face, 
And waits to answer prayer. 

2 That rich atoning blood, 
Which sprinkled round I see, 

Provides for those who come to God, 
An all-prevailing plea. 

3 My soul, ask what thou wilt, 
Thou canst not be too bold ; 

Since His own blood for thee He spilt, 
What else can He withhold? 

i Beyond thine utmost wants, 
His love and power can bless : 
To those who seek His face He grants 
More than they can express. 

5 Thine image, Lord, bestow, 
Thy presence and Thy love : 
I ask to serve Thee here below, 
And reign with Thee above. 




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NEWTON. 



PERSONAL AND GENERAL. 

G Teach me to live by faith, r . , 

Conform my will to Thine, 
Let me victorious be in death, 
And then in glory shine. 

OAt) CM. NEWTON. 

01/. V Lord, 1 believe : help Thou mine unbelief. 
Mark ix. 24. 

1 A PPROACH, my soul, the mercy- seat, 
jEjL "Where Jesus answers prayer ; 
Then humbly fall before His feet, 

For none can perish there. 

2 Thy promise is my only plea ; 

With this I venture nigh. 
Thou callest burdened souls to Thee, 
And such, Lord, am I. 

8 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, 
By Satan sorely pressed, 
By wars without, and fears within, 
I come to Thee for rest. 

4 Be Thou my shield and hiding-place, S 

That, sheltered near Thy side, 
I may my fierce accuser face, 
And tell him, Thou hast died. 

5 wondrous love to bleed and die, 

To bear the cross and shame, 
That guilty sinners, such as I, 
Might plead Thy gracious name ! 

Q 7s. PYER* 

d There am I in the midst of them. 
Matt, xviii. 20. 
1 "lV/rET again in Jesus' name, 

jJ/JL At His throne we humbly bow : 
He is evermore the same : 
Lo ! He waits to meet us now. 

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2 In His name, if two or three 
Meet, and for His mercy call, 
There, the Saviour saith, — I'll be 
In the midst, to bless yon all. 

3 You shall never ask in vain, 
Though your number be but few : 
Firm the promise doth remain, — 
Lo ! I always am with you. 

4 Saviour, we believe the word ; 
Calmly wait the promised grace : 
Spirit of our risen Lord, — 
Holy Spirit, fill this place. 



L.M. STENNETTe 

Two or three gathered together in my name. 
Matt, xviii. 20. 

1 TTTHERE two or three, with sweet accord, 

V V Obedient to their sovereign Lord, 
Meet to recount His acts of grace, 
And offer solemn prayer and praise : 

2 There, says the Saviour, will I be 
Amid that little company ; 
To them unveil My smiling face, 
And shed My glories round the place* 

3 We meet at Thy command, Dear Lord, 
Eelying on Thy faithful word : 
Now send Thy Spirit from above ; 
Now fill our hearts with heavenly love. 



OAK L.M. cowper, 

O \JO Pray without ceasing. — 1 Thess. v. 17. 
I TTTHAT various hindrances we meet 
▼ ▼ In coming to a mercy- seat ! 
Yet who that knows the worth of prayer, 
But wishes to be often there ? 

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2 Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw ; 
Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw ; 
Gives exercise to faith and love ; 
Brings every blessing from above. 

8 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; 

Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright ; 
And Satan trembles, when he sees 
The weakest saint upon his knees. 

4 While Moses stood with arms spread wide, 
Success was found on Israel's side ; 

But when, through weariness, they failed, 
That moment Amalek prevailed. 

5 Have you no words ? ah ! think again : 
Words flow apace when you complain, 
And fill your fellow-creature's ear 
With the sad tale of all your care : 

6 Were half the breath thus vainly spent, 
To heaven in supplication sent, 

Your cheerful song would oftener be, — 
Hear what the Lord hath done for me. 




CM. MONTGOMERY. 

Lord, teach us to pray. — Luke xi. 1. 



1 T OP\D, teach us how to pray aright, 
JLJ With reverence and with fear : 

Though dust and ashes in Thy sight, 
We may, we must draw near. 

2 God of all grace, we come to Thee, 

With broken, contrite hearts, 
Give, what Thine eye delights to se£, 
Truth in the inward parts ; 

o Give deep humility ; the sense 
Of godly sorrow give ; 
A strong, desiring confidence 
To hear Thy voice and live ; 

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4 Faith in the only sacrifice 

That can for sin atone ; 
To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes, 
On Christ, on Christ alone ; 

5 Patience to watch and wait and weep. 

Though mercy long delay ; 
Courage, our fainting souls to keep, 
And trust Thee, though Thou slay ; 

(5 Give these, — and then Thy will be done ; 
Thus strengthened with all might, 
We, by Thy Spirit, through Thy Son, 
Shall pray, and pray aright. 



)\J i What is thy petition ? — Esther vii. 2. 

1 /^OME, my soul, thy suit prepare ; 
v7 J esus loves to answer prayer : 
He Himself has bid thee pray ; 
Therefore will not say thee, Nay. 

2 Thou art coming to a King ; 
Large petitions with thee bring ; 
For His grace and power are such, 
None can ever ask too much. 

3 With my burden I begin : 
Lord, remove this load of sin ; 
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, 
Set my conscience free from guilt : 

4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest, 



There Thy blood-bought right maintain, 
And without a rival reign. 

5 While I am a pilgrim here, 
Let Thy love my spirit cheer ; 
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, 
Lead me to my journey's end ; 




7s. 



NEWTON. 



Take possession of my breast ; 



5^4 



PERSONAL AND GENERAL. 



G Show me what I have to do ; 
Every hour my strength renew ; 
Let me live a life of faith ; 
Let me die Thy people's death. 



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CM. MILMAN. 

O Lord, help rue. — Matt. xv. 25. 



1 f~\ HELP us, Lord, each hour of need, 
\J Thy heavenly succour give ; 

Help us in thought and word and deed, 
Each hour, on earth, we live. 

2 help us, when our spirits bleed 

With contrite anguish sore ; 
And when our hearts are cold and dead, 
help us, Lord, the more. 

8 help us, through the prayer of faith, 
More firmly to believe ; 
For still the more Thy servant hath, 
The more shall he receive. 

4 help us, Saviour, from on high, 
We know no help but Thee ; 
help us so to live and die, 
As Thine in heaven to be. 



s 



7s. D. MILMAN, 

Son of David, have were]/ on me. 
Luke xviii. 38. 

LORD, have mercy when we pray 
Strength to seek a better way ; 
When our wakening thoughts begin 
First to loathe our cherished sin ; 
When our weary spirits fail, 
And our aching brows are pale ; 
When our tears bedew Thy word, 
Then. then, have mercy, Lord ! 

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PRAYER MEETINGS, 



2 Lord, have mercy when we lie 
On the restless bed, and sigh ; 
Sigh for death, yet fear it still, 
From the thought of former ill ; 
When the dim advancing gloom 
Tells us that our hour is come ; 
"When is loosed the silver cord, 
Then, then, have mercy, Lord ! 

3 Lord, have mercy when we know 
First how vain this world below ! 
When our darker thoughts oppress, 
Doubts perplex and fears distress ; 
When the earliest gleam is given 
Of Thy bright but distant heaven ; 
Then Thy fostering grace afford, 
Then, then, have mercy, Lord ! 



A-\J I prayed... and made confession. 
Dan. ix. 4. 

1 T ORD, when we bend before Thy throne, 
J-^ And our confessions pour, 

' Teach us to feel the sins we own, 

And hate what we deplore. 
Our contrite spirits pitying see ; 

True penitence impart ; 
Then let a healing ray from Thee 

Beam hope on every heart. 

2 When we disclose our wants in prayer, 

May we our wills resign ; 
Let not a thought our bosoms share, 

Which is not wholly Thine ; 
Let faith each meek petition fill, 

And waft it to the skies ; 
And teach our hearts 'tis goodness still, 
That grants it or denies, 




CM. D. 



CARLISLE* 



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REVIVAL. 



CM. TOPLADY. 

I will not let thee r/o. — Gen. xxxii. 26. 

1 O HEPHERD divine, our wants relieve, 
)0 In this our evil day ; 

To all Thy tempted followers give 
The power to trust and pray. 

2 Long as our fiery trials last, 

Long as the cross we hear, 
let our souls on Thee he cast, 
In never-ceasing prayer. 

B Thy Holy Spirit's praying grace 
Give us in faith to claim ; 
To wrestle till we see Thy face, 
And know Thy hidden name. 

4 Till Thou the Father's love impart, 

Till Thou Thyself hestow, 
Be this the cry of every heart, — 
I will not let Thee go. 

5 I will not let Thee go, unless 

Thou tell Thy name to me ; 
With all Thy great salvation bless, 
And say, — I died for thee. 

6 Then let me, on the mountain-top 

Behold Thine open face, 
Till faith in sight is swallowed up, 
And prayer in endless praise. 



REVIVAL. 

Ol f) S.M. BROWNE. 

O J-/V O Lord, revive Thy work, — Hah. iii. 2. 
1 r\ LORD, Thy work revive, 
V-/ In Zion's gloomy hour, 
And make our dying graces live 
By Thy restoring power. 



PRAYEE MEETINGS. 

2 Let Thy chosen few 
Awake to earnest prayer ; 

Their covenant again renew, 
And walk in filial fear. 

3 Thy Spirit then will speak 
Through lips of humblo clay, 

And hearts of adamant will break, 
And rebels will obey. 

4 Lord, lend Thy gracious ear; 
Lord, listen to our cry ; 

come, and bring salvation near ; 
Our hopes on Thee rely, 

Ol O CM. 

Ox*J To give us a reviving. — Ezra ix. 9, 

1 O PIRIT of holiness, descend ; 
n3 Thy people wait for Thee ; 
Thine ear, in kind compassion, lend ; 

Let us Thy mercy see. 

2 Behold Thy weary churches wait 

With wistful, longing eyes, 
Let us no more be desolate ; 
bid Thy light arise. 

3 Thy light, that on our souls path shone, 

Leads us in hope to Thee : 
Let us not feel its rays alone — 
Alone Thy people be ; — 

4 bring our dearest friends to God ; 

Eemember those we love ; 
Fit them on earth for Thine abode ; 
Fit them for joys above. 

5 Spirit of holiness, 'tis Thine 

To hear our feeble prayer : 
Come, — for we wait Thy power divine, 
Let us Thy mercy share. 

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REVIVAL, 



L.M. BONAR. 

Come, breath, and breathe upon these 
slain. — Ezek. xxxvii. 9. 
1 OPIRIT of everlasting grace, 

O Infinite Source of life, come clown ! 
These tombs unlock, these dead upraise ; 
Thy glorious power and love make known. 

.2 Breathe o'er this valley of the dead; 
Send forth Thy quickening might abroad, 
Till, rising from their tombs, they spread 
In full array, — the host of God. 

8 Thy heritage lies desolate, 

And all Thy pleasant places mourn : 

look upon our low estate, 

In loving-kindness, Lord, return. 

4 Now let Thy glory be revealed, 
Now let Thy presence with us rest : 
heal us, and we shall be healed ; 
bless us, and we shall be blest. 




L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

1 will increase them with men like a flock. 



Ezek. xxxvi. 37. 

1 T TEAR, Gracious Sovereign, from Thy throne, 
J-i And send Thy various blessings down ; 
While by Thine Israel Thou art sought, 
Attend the prayer Thy word hath taught. 

2 Come, Sacred Spirit, from above, 
And fill the coldest heart with love ; 
Soften to flesh the rugged stone, 
And let Thy godlike power be known. 

3 Speak Thou, and from the haughtiest eyes 
Shall floods of pious sorrow rise; 

While all their glowing souls are borne 
To seek that grace which now they scom. 

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PRAYER MEETINGS. 



4 let a holy flock await, 

Numerous around Thy temple-gate, 
Each pressing on with zeal to be 
A living sacrifice to Thee. 



Wilt Thou not revive us again ? 
Psa. lxxxv. 6. 

1 TTAIL ! Thou Grod of grace and glory — 
XX Who Thy name hast magnified, 

By redemption's wondrous story, 

By the Saviour crucified ; 
Thanks to Thee for every blessing, 

Flowing from the fount of love ; 
Thanks for present good unceasing, 

And for hopes of bliss above. 

2 Hear us, as thus bending lowly, 

Near Thy bright and burning throne ; 
We invoke Thee, God most Holy ! 

Through Thy well-beloved Son ; 
Send the baptism of Thy Spirit ; 

Shed the pentecostal fire ; 
Let us all Thy grace inherit ; 

Waken, crown each good desire. 

3 Bind Thy people, Lord, in union, 

With the sevenfold cord of love ; 
Breathe a spirit of communion 

With the glorious hosts above. 
Let Thy work be seen progressing ; 

Bow each heart, and bend each knee ; 
Till the world, Thy truth possessing, 

Celebrates its Jubilee. 




8.7. D. 



AVE LING-. 



REVIVAL. 



7s. D. C. WESLEY. 

That the word of the Lord may have free 
course. — 2 Thess. iii. 1. 

1 CJEE how great a flame aspires, 
k5 Kindled by a spark of grace ! 
Jesus' love the nations fires, 
Sets the kingdoms on a blaze : 
To bring fire on earth He came ; 
Kindled in some hearts it is : 

that all might catch the flame, 
All partake the glorious bliss. 

2 When He first the work begun, 
Small and feeble was His day : 
Now the word doth swiftly run, 
Now it wins its widening way, 

More and more it spreads and .grows, 
Ever mighty to prevail ; 
Sin's strongholds it now o'erthrows ; 
Shakes the trembling gates of hell. 

3 Sons of God, your Saviour praise ; 
He the door hath opened wide ; 
He hath given the word of grace, 
Jesus' word is glorified : 

Jesus, mighty to redeem, 

He alone the work hath wrought ; 

Worthy is the work of Him — 

Him who spake a world from nought. 

4 Saw ye not the cloud arise, 
Little as a human hand ? 
Now it spreads along the skies, 
Hangs o'er all the thirsty land ; 
Lo ! the promise of a shower 
Drops already from above : 
But the Lord will shortly pour 
All the Spirit of His love. 

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ITS UNITY AND SAFETY. 

L.M. COXDEK. 

Head over all things to the church. 
Eph. i. 22. 

HEAD of the church, our risen Lord ! 
Who by Thy Spirit dost preside 
O'er the whole body ; by whose word 
They all are ruled and sanctified : 

Our prayers and intercessions hear 
For all Thy family at large, 
That each, in his appointed sphere, 
His proper service may discharge. 

So, through the grace derived from Thee, 
In whom all fulness dwells above, 
May Thy whole church united be, 
And edify itself in love. 



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S.M. BEDDOME, 

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew. 
Col. iii. 11. 

LET party names no more 
The Christian world o'erspread; 
Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, 
Are one in Christ their Head. 

Among the saints on earth 
Let mutual love be found ; 
Heirs of the same inheritance, 
With mutual blessings crowned. 

Let envy and ill-will 
Be banished far away ; 
And all in Christian bonds unite? 
Who the same Lord obey. 



/ / 



UNITY AND SAFETY. 

4 Thus will the church below 
Resemble that above ; 
Where uo discordant sounds are heard, 
But all is peace and love. 

OO A C.M. c. WESLEY. 



1 TTAPPY the souls to Jesus joined, 



JLX And saved by grace alone : 
Walking in all His ways they find 
Their heaven on earth begun. 

2 The church triumphant in Thy love, — 
Their mighty joys we know : 
They sing the Lamb in hymns above, 
And we in hymns below. 

8 Thee, in Thy glorious realm they praise, 
And bow before Thy throne : 
We, in the kingdom of Thy grace ; — 
The kingdoms are but one. 

■A The holy to the holiest leads, 
From thence our spirits rise ; 
And he that in Thy statutes treads, 
Shall meet Thee in the skies. 



1 T ORD, cause Thy face on us to shine ; 
J-J Give us Thy peace, and seal us Thin< 
Teach us to prize the means of grace, 
And love Thine earthly dwelling-place. 
May we, in truth, our sins confess, 
Worship the Lord in holiness ; 
And all Thy power and glory see, 
\Yithin Thy hallowed sanctuary. 




One body. — Eph. ii. 16. 




One Lord, one faith, one baptism. 
Eph. iv. 5. 



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2 King of Salem, Prince of Peace, 
Bid strife among Thy subjects cease ; 
One is our faith, and one our Lord, 
One body, spirit, hope, reward ; 
One God and Father of us all, 

All whom Thy church and people call : 
may we one communion be ; 
One with each other, one in Thee. 

3 Bless all whose voice salvation brings, 
Who minister in holy things ; 

Our bishops and our deacons bless, 
Clothe them with zeal and righteousness ; 
Let many, in the judgment-day, 
Turned from the error of their way, 
Their hope, their joy, their crown appear ; 
Save thoso who preach and those who hear. 



rJ rJ Om fold and one Shejjherd. — John x. 16. 
1 T^ATHER of boundless grace, 
J- Thou hast in part fulfilled 
Thy promise made to Adam's race, 
In Grod Incarnate sealed : 
A few from every land 
At first to Salem came, 
And saw the wonders of Thy hand, 
And saw the tongues of flame : 

Yet still we wait the end, 

The coming of our Lord : 
The full accomplishment attend 

Of Thy prophetic word. 

Thy promise deeper lies, 

In unexhausted grace ; 
And new- discovered worlds arise 

To sing their Saviour's praise* 




S.M.D. 



C. WESLEY. 



7 r>** 



Unity and safety. 



3 Beloved for Jesus' sake, 
By Hhn redeemed of old, 
All nations must come in, and make 
One undivided fold : 
"While gathered in by Thee, 
And perfected in one, 
They all, at once, Thy glory see, 
In Thine eternal Son. 



Glorious things are spoken of thee, city of 



1 LORIOUS things of thee are spoken, 
VX Zio»n, city of our God : 

He whose word cannot be broken, 
Formed thee for His own abode. 

On the Rock of Ages founded, 
What can shake thy sure repose ? 

With salvation's walls surrounded, 
Thou mayst smile at all thy foes. 

2 Blest inhabitants of Zion, 

Washed in the Redeemer's blood, 
Jesus, whom their souls rely on, 

Makes them kings and priests to God. 
'Tis His love His people raises 

Over self to reign as kings ; 
And as priests, His solemn praises 

Each for a thank-offering brings. 

3 Saviour, if of Zion's city 

I, through grace, a member am ; 
Let the world deride or pity, 

I will glory in Thy name. 
Fading is the worldling's pleasure, 

All his boasted pomp and show ; 
Solid joys and lasting treasure 

None but Zion's children know. 




8.7. D. 



NEWTON, 



God. — Psa. lxxxvii. 3. 



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QO/i WATTS. 

O&tfc Thy God thy glory.— -Isa. lx. 19. 

1 TTAPPY the church, thou sacred place, 
U~ The seat of thy Creator's grace ; 
Thy holy courts are His abode, 

Thou earthly palace of our God. 

2 Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates 
A guard of heavenly warriors waits ; 
Nor shall thy deep foundations move, 
Fixed on His counsels and His love. 

8 Thy foes in vain designs engage, 
Against His throne in vain they rage ; 
Like rising waves, with angry roar, 
That dash and die upon the shore. 

4 God is our shield, and God our sun ; 
Swift as the fleeting moments run, 
On us He sheds new beams of grace, 
And we reflect His brightest praise. 



CM. WATTS. 

G. VCJ Salvation ...for walls and bulwarks. 
Isa. xxvi. 1. 

1 TTOW honourable is the place 
11 Where we adoring stand 1 
Zion, the glory of the earth, 

And beauty of the land. 

2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend 

The city where we dwell ; 
The walls of strong salvation made 
Defy the assaults of hell. 

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8 Lift up the everlasting gates, 
The doors wide open fling ; 
Enter, ye nations that obey 
The statutes of our King. 

4 Here shall you taste unmingled joys, 

Arid live in perfect peace, — 
You that have known Jehovah's name, 
And ventured on His grace. 

5 Trust in the Lord, for ever trust, 

And banish all your fears ; 
Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells, 
Eternal as His years. 



I have loved thee ivith an everlasting love. 



1 rjlHE God of truth His church has blest, 
JL And loved with an eternal love : 
Hence we are drawn to Christ, our rest, 
And from His grace shall ne'er remove. 

2 This love, in every trying hour, 
Supports and cheers the trembling saint ; 
draw us with increasing power, 

That we may run and never faint. 

3 The heavens and earth shall pass away, 
And be to dissolution brought ; 

But Zion's strength shall ne'er decay, 
For her Redeemer changeth not. 

4 Here would we dwell while others rove ; 
Here we are safe from all alarms : 

Our hope is everlasting love ; 
Our rest, the everlasting aims. 




L.M. 



HURN. 



Jer. xxxi. 3. 



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CHUBCH MEETINGS. 



GENERAL. 




In the midst of the church will I sing praise. 



Heb. ii. 12. 

1 O WEET is the solemn voice that calls 
k3 The Christian to the house of prayer ; 
I love to stand within its walls, 

For Thou, Lord, art present there. 

2 I love to tread the hallowed courts, 
Where two or three for worship meet ; 
For thither Christ himself resorts, 
And makes the little band complete. 

3 'Tis sweet to raise the common song, 
To join in holy praise and love ; 
And imitate the blessed throng 
That mingle hearts and songs above. 

4 Within these walls may peace abound, 
May all our hearts in one agree ; 

Where brethren meet, where Christ is found, 
May peace and concord ever be. 



8 



S.M. D WIGHT. 

The church of God... pur chased with His own 
blood. — Acts xx. 28. 



1 T LOVE Thy kingdom, Lord, 
X The house of Thine abode, 
The church our blest Redeemer bought 
With His own precious blood, 

SI* 



GENERAL. 



2 I love Thy church, God ; 
Her walls before Thee stand ; 
Dear as the apple of Thine eye, 
And graven on Thy hand. 

8 For her my tears shall fall, 
For her my prayers ascend, 
To her my cares and toils be given, — 
Till toils and cares shall end. 

4 Beyond my highest joy, 

I prize her heavenly ways ; 
Her sweet communion, solemn vows, 
Her hymns of love and praise. 

5 Jesus, Thou Friend divine, 
Our Saviour and our King, 

Thy hand from every snare and foe 
Shall great deliverance bring. 

6 Sure as Thy truth shall last, 
To Zion shall be given 

The highest glories earth can yield, 
And brighter bliss of heaven. 



8 OA L.M. MONTGOMERY. 

fat) The church is subject to Christ. 
Eph. v. 24. 

1 TESUS, our best-beloved Friend, 

Draw out our souls in pure desire : 
Jesus, in love to us descend : 
Baptize us with Thy Spirit's fire. 

2 On Thy redeeming name we call, 
Poor and unworthy though we be : 
Pardon and sanctify us all : 

Let each Thv full salvation see, 

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3 Our souls and bodies we resign, 
To fear and follow Thy commands. 

take our hearts — our hearts are Thine • 
Accept the service of our hands. 

4 Firm, faithful, watching unto prayer. 
May we Thy blessed will obey ; 

Toil in Thy vineyard here, and bear 
The heat and burden of the day. 

5 Yet, Lord, for us a resting-place, 

In heaven, at Thy right hand, prepare : 
And till we see Thee face to face, 
Be all our conversation there. 



30 



7S. C. WESLEY. 

Be like-minded one toward another. 
Kom. xv. 5. 

1 TESUS, Lord, we look to Thee : 
fcJ Let us in Thy name agree ; 
Show Thyself the Prince of Peace ; 
Bid all strife for ever cease. 

2 Make us of one heart and mind, 
Courteous, pitiful, and kind ; 

Lowly, meek in thought and word, . i 
Altogether like our Lord. 

3 Let us for each other care, ; 
Each the other's burden bear ; ■ 
To Thy church the pattern give, \ 
Show how true believers live. 

4 Free from anger and from pride, 
Let us thus in Thee abide ; 

All the depths of love express, 
All the heights of holiness : 



c 



GENERAL. 



5 Let us then with joy remove 
To Thv family above ; 
And with faith and comfort high, 
Prove how true believers die. 




BURDEB 



JL We have fellowship one with another. 

1 John i. 7. 

1 f^i RE AT the joy when Christians meet ; 
vX Christian fellowship, how sweet ! 
When, their theme of praise the same, 
They exalt Jehovah's name. 

2 Sing we then eternal love, 
Such as did the Father move ; 
He beheld the world undone, 
Loved the world, and gave His Son. 

3 Sing the Son's unbounded love ; 
How He left the realms above ; 
Took our nature and our place ; 
Lived and died to save our race. 

4 Sing we, too, the Spirit's love : 
With our stubborn hearts He strove, 
Chased the mists of sin away, 
Turned our night to glorious day. 

5 Great the joy, the union sweet, 
When the saints in glory meet ; 
Where the theme is still the same, 
Where they praise Jehovah's name. 



Bear ye one another's burdens. — Gal. vi. 2. 




EAWCETT. 



1 X>LEST is the tie that binds 
JJ Our hearts in Christian love : 
The fellowship of kindred minds 
Is like to that above. 



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Church meetings. 



2 Before our Father's throne 
We pour our ardent prayers : 

Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 
Our comforts and our cares. 

3 We share our mutual woes, 
Our mutual burdens bear, 

And often for each other flows 
The sympathizing tear. 

4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, 
And sin, we shall be free ; 

And perfect love and friendship reign 
Through all eternity. 



Come out.. .and be ye separate. 
2 Cor. vi. 17. 

1 T" ORD, behold us few and weak ; 
JU Humbly at Thy feet we fall : 
See, we come Thy face to seek ; 
Deign, deign to hear our call ! 

2 When we lay in sin and death, 
Thou didst pass and bid us live ; 
Thou didst give Thy people faith ; 
Thou didst all our sins forgive. 

3 Jesus, Thou didst shed Thy blood ; 
On this rock our hope we raise : 
Thou hast brought us near to God ; 
Thine the work, and Thine the praise. 

4 'Tis Thy will that we should be 
Separate from all around ; 

Let our will with Thine agree ; 
Let Thy people thus be found : 




7s. 



KELLY. 



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ENTERING FELLOWSHIP, 



5 Let us bear each other's load ; 
Faithful to each other prove ; 
Till we gain the saints' abode ; 
Till we take our place above : 

6 There to see without a cloud, 
There with zeal untired to sing, 
Mix with heaven's triumphant crowd, 
And for ever praise our King. 

QQ/j L.M. C.WESLEY. 

UOtfc They shall prosper that love thee. 
Psa. exxii. 6, 

1 "XJ"OT for a favourite form or name, 
-1-^ But for immortal souls we care. 
Bless, Saviour, our Jerusalem, 

That millions may her blessings share. 

2 Prosper our church ; our souls renew ; 
Our languid, fainting spirits raise ; 
Kevive surrounding churches too, 

And spread throughout the earth Thy praise. 



ENTERING- FELLOWSHIP. 

OOk C.M. BEDi)OME. 

OOO When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer 
not to pay it. — Eccles. v. 4. 

1 T^^ITNESS, 3' e men anc ^ angels, now; 

▼ t Before the Lord we speak ; 
To Him we make our solemn vow, — 
A vow we dare not break ; — 

2 That, long as life itself shall last, 

Ourselves to Christ we yield : 
Nor from His cause will we depart, 
Or ever quit the field. 

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CHURCH MEETINGS, 



3 We trust not in our native strength $ 

But on His grace rely, 
That, with returning wants, the Lord 
Will all our need supply. 

4 guide our doubtful feet aright, 

And keep us in Thy ways ; 
And while we turn our vows to prayers, 
Turn Thou our prayers to praise. 



)0\) And the Lord added to the church daily 
such as should be saved. — Acts ii. 47. 

1 TESUS, Thy sovereign grace we bless, 
*J That crowns Thy gospel with success ; 
Subjecting rebels to Thy throne, 

And gathering to Thy fold Thine own. 

2 Those, who have now Thy truth confess'd 
As their own faith and hope and rest, 
We, in Thy name, with joy embrace, 

As fellow-heirs of heavenly grace. 

3 As living members, may they share 
The joys and griefs which others bear ; 
And active in their stations prove, 

In all the offices of love. 

4 From all temptations them defend. 
And keep them steadfast to the end ; 
Ever abiding in Thy love, 
Until they join the church above. 



ADMISSION OF MEMBERS. 




L.M. 



BATHURST. 



ADMISSION OP MEMBERS. 

80 'y CM. MONTGOMERY. 

I Come in, thou blessed of the Lord, 
Gen. xxiv. 31. 

1 /^(OME in, thou blessed of the Lord ; 

Stranger nor foe art thou : 
We welcome thee with warm accord, 
Our friend, our brother now. 

2 The hand of fellowship, the heart 

Of love, we offer thee : 
* Leaving the world, thou dost but part 
From lies and vanity. 

3 The cup of blessing which we bless, 

The heavenly bread we break, — 
Our Saviour's blood and righteousness, 
Freely with us partake. 

4 In weal or woe, in joy or care, 

Thy portion shall be ours. 
Christians their mutual burdens bear ; 
They lend their mutual powers. 

5 Come with us ; we will do thee good, 

As God to us hath done : 
Stand but in Him, as those have stood, 
Whose faith the victory won. 

6 And when, by turns, we pass away, 

As star by star grows dim, 
May each, translated into day, 
Be lost and found in Him. 

QOQ L.M. NEWTON. 

GOO The church . . saluteth you.—l Pet. v. 13. 
1 T7"INDKED in Christ, for His dear sake, 
J V A hearty welcome here receive ; 
May we together now partake 
The joys which onlv He can give. 

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CHUECH MEETINGS. 

2 To you and us by grace 'tis given 

To know the Saviour's precious name : 
And shortly we shall meet in heaven, 
Our hope, our way, our end the same. 

3 May He by whose kind care we meet, 
Send His good Spirit from, above ; 
Make our communication sweet, 

And cause our hearts to burn with love. 

4 Forgotten be each worldly theme, 
When Christians meet together thus : 
We only wish to speak of Him 

Who lived and died and reigns for us. 

5 We'll talk of all He did and said 
And suffered for us here below ; 
The path He marked for us to tread, 
And what He's doing for us now. 

6 Thus, as the moments pass away, 
We'll love and wonder and adore, 
And hasten on the glorious day, 
When we shall meet to part no more. 

OOQ CM. NEWTON. 

OOu He went on Ids way rejoicing. — Acts viii. 39. 

1 T ET plenteous grace descend on those 
J-J Who, hoping in Thy word, 

This day have publicly declared 
That Jesus is their Lord. 

2 With cheerful feet may they advance, 

And run the Christian race ; 
And, through the troubles of the way, 
Find all-sufficient grace. 

84 A 7S. EDMESTON. 

TV The brotherly covenant— Amos i. 9. 
1 TTTELCOME ! brethren, enter in, 
VV Welcome to the Saviour's home ; 
From a desert world of sin, 
Welcome ! not again to roam. 

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ADMISSION OF MEMBERS. 

2 Now beneath this covert placed, 
Come receive a shelter here ; 

By the Saviour's presence graced, 
Where the Saviour's self is near. 

3 Leave the world and all its snares, 
Every golden pomp and bait ; 
Come, and share with us, — the heirs 
Of a brighter, better state. 

4 One in heart, and one in hand, 
One for all, and all for one ; 

Love shines through this Christian band, 
Kindled from the heavenly Sun. 

5 Saviour, now accept each heart, 
Offered gladly at Thy shrine ; 
Peace and faith and joy impart, 
May this circle all be Thine. 




L.M. 

Let brotherly love continue. — Heb. xiii. 1. 



1 T3ROTHER in Christ, and well-beloved, 
JL> To Jesus and His servants dear, 
Enter, and show thyself approved ; 
Enter and find that God is here. 

2 Welcome from earth ! lo ! the right hand 
Of fellowship to thee we give ; 

With open arms and hearts we stand, 
And thee in Jesus' name receive. 

L.M. G. SMITH. 

For we are all jxirtakers of that one bread. 
1 Cor. x. 17. 
1 /~10ME in, ye chosen of the Lord, 

And share the bounties of His house ; — 
His dying feast, His sacred word, 
Our joys, our hopes, and solemn vows. 

5^7 



CHURCH MEETINGS. 



2 Come, share our fellowship on earth, 
Renounce and bid the world farewell ; 
Approve yourselves of heavenly birth, 
And in the tents of Zion dwell. 

3 Come, share the blessings of that board, 
Which Jesus for His saints has spread ; 
Eeceive the grace His ways afford, 
Commune with us and Christ our Head. 



DISMISSION OF MEMBERS. 




S.M. BEDDOME. 

The God of love and peace he with you. 



2 Cor. xiii. 11. 

1 T71ACH other we have owned, 
-L^ And dwelt in peace and love ; 

And now, though called awhile to part, 
We hope to meet above. 

2 Adieu ! ye friends beloved, 
We bid you kind farewell ; 

And bless you now, in Jesus' name, 
Where'er you hence may dwell. 



8 The mercy of the Lord, 
Attend the way you go ; 
His faithfulness and truth direct, 
And bring you safely through. 



588 



Keep near your gracious Lord, 
Let prayer and faith abound ; 
And when He gathers all His flock, 
May we with them be found. 



WELCOMING A PASTOR. 

SEEKING A PASTOR. 

k i L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

4:4: To seek of Him a right way for as. 
Ezra viii. 21. 

1 HEPHERD of Israel, bend Thine ear : 
^ Thy servants' prayers indulgent hear : 
Perplexed, distressed, to Thee we cry, 
And seek the guidance of Thine eye. 

2 Thy comprehensive view surveys 

Our wandering paths, our trackless ways: 
Send forth, Lord, Thy truth and light, 
To guide our doubtful footsteps right. 

3 With longing eyes, behold, we wait 
In suppliant crowds at Mercy's gate ; 
Our drooping hearts, God, sustain, 
Shall Israel seek Thy face in vain ? 

4 Lord, in ways of peace return, 
Nor let Thy flock neglected mourn*' 
But let our eyes a shepherd see, 
Dear to our souls, and dear to Thee. 

5 Fed by his care, our tongues shall raise 
A cheerful tribute to Thy praise : 

Our children learn the grateful song, 
And theirs the cheerful notes prolong. 



WELCOMING A PASTOR. 

| ^ L.M. MONTGOMERY. 

jlO Receive him . with all gladness. — Phil. ii. 29. 
1 \X7"E bid thee welcome in the name 
v t Of Jesus our exalted Head : 

Come as a Servant : so He came ; 

And we receive thee in His stead. 

589 



CHURCH MEETINGS. 



2 Come as a Shepherd : guard and keep 
This fold from hell and earth and sin ; 
Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep ; 
The wounded heal, the lost bring in. 

3 Come as a Watchman : take thy stand 
Upon thy tower amidst the sky ; 

And when the sword comes on the land, 
Call us to fight, or warn to fly. 

4 Come as an Angel, hence to guide 
A band of pilgrims on their way ; 
That, safely walking at thy side, 

We fail not, faint not, turn, nor stray. 

5 Come as a Teacher sent from God, 
Charged His whole counsel to declare : 
Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, 
While we uphold thy hands with prayer. 

6 Come as a Messenger of peace, 
Filled with the Spirit, fired with love ; 
Live to behold our large increase, 
And die to meet us all above. 



CHOICE OF DEACONS. 

QAC\ CM. COLLYER. 

OjzXJ Look ye out . . men of honest report. 
Acts vi. 3. 

1 f\ JESUS, in this solemn hour, 
V_/ Be with Thy people here ; 
Let Thine authority and power 

To rule Thy church appear. 

2 As Master, Lawgiver, and Head, 

Thee only, we confess ; 
Upon us now Thy Spirit shed ? 
To sanctify and blegg, 



PARTING. 



3 may the choice which we have made 

By Thee be ratified ; 
Thy servants' fitness be displayed, 
As they are further tried. 

4 With faithfulness may they fulfil 

The office in their hands, 
And seek to know and do Thy will. 
In all that will demands. 



PARTING. 

CM. C. WESLEY, 

Brethren, farewell. — 2 Cor. xiii. 11. 

1 "OLE ST be the dear uniting love, 

That will not let us part ; 
Our bodies may far off remove, 
We still are one in heart. 

2 Joined in one spirit to our Head, 

Where He appoints we go ; 
And still in Jesus' footsteps tread, 
And show His praise below, 

3 may we ever walk in Him, 

And nothing know beside ; 
Nothing desire, nothing esteem, 
But Jesus crucified. 

4 Partakers of His heavenly grace, 

The same in mind and heart ; 
Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place, 
Nor life, nor death can part. 

5 Thus let us hasten to the day j 

Which shall our flesh restore ; 
When death shall all be done away, 
And we shall part no more, 




THE OKDINANCES. 



7S. NEWTON. 

/ commend you to God, — Acts xx. 32. 




OB a season called to part, 
Let us now ourselves commend 



To the gracious eye and heart 
Of our ever-present Friend. 

2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer ; 
Tender Shepherd of Thy sheep, 
Let Thy mercy and Thy care 
All our souls in safety keep. 

3 In Thy strength may we he strong ; 
Sweeten every cross and pain ; 
Spare us, that we may, ere long, 
Meet and worship Thee again. 




S.M. HART, 

Let the word of Christ dwell in you. 



Col. iii. 16. 

1 /^NCE more, before we part, 

V-/ We'll bless the Saviour's name : 
Record His mercies every heart, 
Sing every tongue the same. 

2 Hoard up His sacred word, 
And feed thereon and grow ; 

Go on to seek, to know the Lord, 
And practise what you know. 



THE OBDINANCES. 



BAPTISM. 

f^A L.M. SPENCE. 

O U Why bapttzest thou ? — John i. 25. 
1 XTTHAT means the water in this font ? 
V V What means this simple, sacred rite ? 

Why bring we babes to Zion's mount, 

And in this service thus unite ? 

59 2 



BAPTISM. 



2 We claim no power to change the heart, 
No mystic grace new life to give ; 

He must the gift divine impart, 
By whom our children's spirits live. 

3 This institute of gospel grace 
Proclaims our nature spoiled by sin ; 
Shadows the change that yet must pass 
Upon the living soul within ; 

4 Speaks of the Spirit's power to cleanse 
The human heart by sin depraved ; 
And points us to the gracious means 
By which alone the soul is saved. 

5 Triune Jehovah ! hear our prayer, 
As thus we bring our babes to Thee ; 
Make them in life Thy special care ; 
Fit them for immortality. 



] JL Baptizing them in the name of the Father. 
Son, and.. .Holy Ghost. — Matt, xxviii. 1! 

1 TTEAYENLY Father, may Thy love 
JLJL Beam upon us from above : 

Let this infant find a place 
In Thy covenant of grace. 

2 Son of God, be with us here, 
Listen to our humble prayer ; 
Let Thy blood on Calvary spilt, 
Cleanse this child from nature's guilt. 

3 Holy Ghost, to Thee we cry, 
Thou this infant sanctify ; 
Thine almighty power display, 
Beal him to redemption's day. 

4 Great Jehovah ! — Father, Son, 
Holy Spirit, — Three in One, 
Let the blessing come from Thee ; 




GUEST. 



Tjhine shall all the glory be, 




THE OBDINANCES, 

CM. DODDBIDGE. 

Suffer the little children to come. — Mark x. 14, 

1 QEE, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands, 
O With all- engaging charms : 
Hark ! how He calls the tender lambs, 

And folds them in His arms. 

2 Permit them to approach, — He cries, — 
Nor scorn their humble name ; 

For 'twas to bless such souls as these, 
The Lord of angels came. 

3 Invited by the voice divine, 
We bring them, Lord, to Thee ; 

Joyful that we ourselves are Thine : 
Thine let our offspring be. 

4 If orphans they are left behind, 
Thy guardian care we trust : 

That care shall heal our bleeding hearts, 
If weeping o'er their dust, 

CM. C. WESLEY. 

The angel... bless the lads. — Gen. xlviii. 16, 

1 nniHE great redeeming Angel, Thee, 
J- Jesus, we confess ; 

Do Thou our great Deliverer be, 
And all our offspring bless. 

2 Early discipled to the Lord, 

May they be taught of Thee ; 
And, made to know and trust Thy word, 
Wise to salvation be. 

3 Thou who hast borne our sins away, 

Our children's sins remove ; 
And bring them through their evil day, 
To sing Thy praise above, 

m 



BAPTISM. 



4 Partakers of our nature, make 
Partakers of Thy grace ; 
And then the heirs of glory take 
To dwell before Thy face. 

CM. WATTS. 

They brought unto Him also infants. 
Luke xviii. 15. 

1 let the children of the saints 
Be dedicate to God ; 

Pour out Thy Spirit on them, Lord, 
And wash them in Thy blood. 

2 Thus to the parents and their seed 

Shall Thy salvation come, 
And numerous households meet at last 
In one eternal home. 

KK CM. WATTS. 

Ot) The oath which He sivare to... Abraham. 
Luke i. 73. 

1 TTOW large the promise ! how divine ! 
JLX To Abraham and his seed ; — 

I'll be a God to thee and thine, 
Supplying all their need. 

2 The words of His unchanging love 

From age to age endure ; 
The Angel of the Covenant proves 
And seals the blessing sure. 

3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms, 

To our great fathers given ; 
He takes young children to His arms, 
And calls them heirs of heaven. 

4 Our God, how faithful are His ways ! 

His love endures the same ; 
Nor from the promise of His grace, 
Blots out the children's name, 

"3'* m 



THE OKDINANCES. 




C.M.D. C0NDER. 

I will pour my Spirit on thy seed. 



Isa. xliv. 3. 

1 /~\ THOU whose covenant is sure 

To all who fear Thy name ; 
Whose mercies age on age endure, 

Eternally the same : 
Thou art our fathers' God ; we plead 

That title : we are Thine : 
Pour down Thy Spirit on our seed, 

And sanctify our line. 

2 In Thee our fathers put their trust ; 

Thy ways they humbly trod : 
Honoured and sacred is their dust, 

And still they live to God. 
Heirs to their faith, their hope, their prayers, 

We the same path pursue ; 
Entail the blessing to our heirs, 

Lord, show Thy promise true. 




L.M. COLLYER. 

The children which God hath graciously given 



thy servant. — Gen. xxxiii. 5. 

UNITED prayers ascend to Thee, 
Eternal Parent of mankind ; 
Smile on this waiting family ; 
Thy blessing let Thy servants find. 

Let the dear objects of their love, 
Like tender plants around them grow : 
Thy present grace, and joys above, 
Upon their little ones bestow. 

Eeceive at their believing hand 
The babe whom they devote as Thine, 
Obedient to their Lord's command ; 
An^ seal with power the rite diving, 



ADULT BAPTISM, 

4 To every member of their house 
Thy grace impart, Thy love extend : 
Grant every good that time allows, 
With heavenly joys that never end. 

S.M. FELLOWS. 
My blessing on thy offspring. — Isa. xliv. 3. 

1 ri HEAT God ! now condescend 
VX To bless our rising race : 

Soon may their willing spirits bend, 
The subjects of Thy grace. 

2 ! what a vast delight, 
Their happiness to see ; 

Our warmest wishes all unite 
To lead their souls to Thee. 

3 Now bless, God of love, 
This ordinance divine: 

Send Thy good Spirit from above, 
And make these children Thine. 



ADULT BAPTISM. 

L.M. C. WESLEY. 

He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. 
Matt. iii. 11. 

1 /^OME, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

Honour the means ordained by Thee : 
Of no mysterious power we boast, 
But of the Spirit's ministry. 

2 Sent to baptize into Thy name, 
Sent to disciple all mankind, 

Thy servants still Thy presence claim, 
May we that promised presence find. 

3 Father ! in these reveal Thy Son, 

In these for whom we seek Thy face : 
Adopt and seal them as Thine own, 
By Thy regenerating grace. 

597 



THE ORDINANCES. 



4 Jesus ! with us Thou always art : 
Now ratify the sacred sign : 

The gift unspeakahle impart, 
And bless Thine ordinance divine. 

5 Come, Holy Spirit from on high, 
Baptizer of our spirits Thou ! 
The purifying grace apply, 

And witness with the water now. 



(j\)\jThe Lord Jesus, the same night in which He 
was betrayed, took bread. — 1 Cor. xi. 23. 

1 TT1WAS on that dark, that doleful night, 

J- When powers of earth and hell arose 
Against the Son of God's delight, 
And friends betrayed Him to His foes : 

2 Before the mournful scene began, 

He took the bread, and blest, and brake ; 
What love through all His actions ran ! 
What wondrous words of grace He spake ! — 

8' This is My body, broke for sin ; 
Receive and eat the living food : 
Then took the cup, and blest the wine ; — 

' 'Tis the new covenant in My blood. 

4 Do this, He cried, till time shall end, 
In memory of your dying Friend ; 
Meet at My table, and record 

The love of your departed Lord. 

5 Jesus, Thy feast we celebrate, 

We show Thy death, we sing Thy name 
Till thou return, and we shall eat 
The marriage supper of the Lamb* 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



59* 



THE LORD'S SUPPED. 




L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

The table of the Lord. — Mai. i. 12. 



1 TVfY God, and is Thy table spread ? 
JLt! And does Thy cup with love o'erflow ? 
Thither be all Thy children led, 

And let them all its sweetness know. 

2 Hail ! sacred feast, which Jesus makes, 
Eich banquet of His flesh and blood ; 
Thrice happy he, who here partakes 
That sacred stream, that heavenly food. 

3 Why are these emblems still in vain 
Before unwilling hearts displayed ? 
Was not for you the victim slain ? 
Are you forbid the children's bread ? 

4 let Thy table honoured be, 

And furnished well with joyful guests ; 
And may each soul salvation see, 
That here its sacred pledges tastes. 

5 Let crowds approach with hearts prepared, 
With hearts inflamed let all attend ; 

Nor, when we leave our Father's board, 
The pleasure or the profit end. 

6 Eevive Thy dying churches, Lord, 
And bid our drooping graces live ; 
And more, that energy afford 

A Saviour's blood alone can give. 

S.M. WATTS. 

One bread and one body. — 1 Cor. x. 17. 

1 TESUS invites His saints 

tf To meet around His board ; 
Here pardoned rebels sit and hold 
Communion with their Lord. 



THE ORDINANCES. 



2 Oar heavenly Father calls 
Christ and His members one : 

We, the young children of His love, 
And He, the first-born Son. 

3 Let all our powers be joined, 
His glorious name to raise ; 

Pleasure and love fill every mind, 
And every voice be praise. 

0/?0 L.M. WATTS. 

OUO The offence of the cross. — Gal. v. 11. 

1 A T Thy command, our dearest Lord, 
ix Here we attend Thy dying feast ; 
Thy blood like wine adorns Thy board, 
And Thine own flesh feeds every guest. 

2 Our faith adores Thy bleeding love, 
And trusts for life in One that died ; 
We hope for heavenly crowns above, 
From a Kedeemer crucified. 

3 Let the vain world pronounce it shame, 
And fling their scandals on His cause ; 
We come to boast our Saviour's name, 
And make our triumph in His cross. 

4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, 
He that was dead has left; His tomb ; 
He lives above their utmost rage, 
And we are waiting till He come. 

Of} 4 CM. WATTS. 

0\)jEAnd when they had sung aJiymn, they went out. 
Mark xiv. 26. 
1 O ITTING around our Father's board, 
O We raise our tuneful breath ; 
Our faith beholds her dying Lord, 
And dooms our sins to death. 

6oo 



THE LORD'S SUPPE&. 

2 We see the blood of Jesus shed,' 

Whence all our pardons rise ; 
The sinner views the atonement made, 
And loves the sacrifice. 

3 Thy cruel thorns, Thy shameful cross, 

Procure us heavenly crowns ; 
Our highest gain springs from Thy loss ; 
Our healing from Thy wounds. 

4 ! 'tis impossible that we, 

W T ho dwell in feeble clay, 
Should equal sufferings bear for Thee, 
Or equal thanks repay. 




CM. MONTGOMERY. 

This do hi remembrance of Me. 



Luke xxii. 19. 

1 A CCORDING to Thy gracious word, 

In meek humility, 
This will I do, my dying Lord ; 
I will remember Thee. 

2 Thy body, broken for my sake, 

My bread from heaven shall be : 
Thy testamental cup I take, 
And thus remember Thee. 

3 Gethsemane can I forget ? 

Or there Thy conflict see, 
Thine agony and bloody sweat, 
And not remember Thee ? 

4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes,, 

And rest on Calvary, 
Lamb of God, my sacrifice, 
I must remember Thee : — 

5 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, 

And all Thy love to me ; 
Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, 
Will I remember Thee. 

6«i 



THE OKDINANCES. 



6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, 
And mind and memory flee, 
When Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come, 
Then, Lord, remember me. 



The wedding was furnished with guests. 
Matt. xxii. 10. 

1 TTOW rich are Thy provisions, Lord ! 
JLJL Thy table furnished from above : 
The fruits of life o'erspread the board, 
The cup o'erflows with heavenly love. 

2 We are the poor, the blind, the lame, 
And help was far, and death was nigh ; 
But at the gospel-call we came, 

And every want received supply. 

3- From the highway that leads to hell, 
From paths of darkness and despair, 
Lord, we are come with Thee to dwell, 
.Glad to enjoy Thy presence here. 

4 What shall we render to the Son, 
That left the heaven of His abode, 
And to this wretched earth came down, 
To bring us wanderers back to God ? 

5 It cost Him death to save our lives ; 
To buy our souls it cost His own ; 
And all the unknown joys He gives 
Were bought with agonies unknown. 

6 Our everlasting love is due 

To Him that ransomed sinners lost ; 
And pitied rebels when He knew 
The vast expense His love would cost. 




L.M. 



WATTS. 



602 



'the loed^s suppee* 



7s., 6 lines. 



GONDElt. 



The living breach — John vi. 51. 

1 T)READ of heaven ! on Thee I feed, 
X) For Thy flesh is meat indeed. 
Ever may my soul be fed 

With this true and living bread : 
Day by day with strength supplied. 
Through the life of Him who died. 

2 Vine of heaven ! Thy blood supplies 
This blest cup of sacrifice. 

'Tis Thy wounds my healing give : 
To Thy cross I look, and live. 
Thou my life ! let me be 
Eooted, grafted, built on Thee. 



\JvJ He humbled Himself ...unto death. 
Phil. ii. 8. 

1 XX OW condescending and how kind 
XX Was God's eternal Son ! 

Our misery reached His heavenly mind, 
And pity brought Him down. 

2 He sank beneath our heavy woes, 

To raise us to His throne ; 
There's not a gift His hand bestows 
But cost His heart a groan* 

8 This was compassion like a God, 
That when the Saviour knew 
The price of pardon was His blood, 
His pity ne'er withdrew* 

4 Now, though He reigns exalted high, 
His love is still as great t 
Well He remembers Calvary, 
Nor let His saints forget. 




WATTS. 



&>3 



"THE ORDINANCES. 



5 Here let our hearts begin to melt. 
While we His death record, 
And with our joy for pardoned guilt , 
Mourn that we pierced the Lord. 



Ue7 The place called Calvary. — Luke xxiii. 33. 
1 T AMB of God, whose bleeding lore 



Send the answer from above, 
And let us mercy find. 

Think on us who think on Thee ; 
Every burdened soul release ; 

! remember Calvary, 
And bid us go in peace. 

2 By Thine agonizing pain 

And bloody sweat, we pray ; 
By Thy dying love to man, 

Take allour sins away ; 
Burst our bonds, and set us free ; 

From iniquity release ; 
! remember Calvary, 

And bid us go in peace. 



3 Let Thy blood, by faith applied, 
The sinner's pardon seal ; 
Speak us freely justified, 

And all our sickness heal ; 
By Thy passion on the tree, 

Let our griefs and troubles cease ; 
! remember Calvary, 
And bid us go in peace. 




76,76,77,76. 



C. WESLEY. 




604 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 



Q^A CM. WATTS. 

O I U What think ye, that He will not come to the 
feast ? — Jolm xi. 56. 

1 T OPJ), how divine Thy comforts are ! 
J-J How heavenly is the place 
Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast 

Of His redeeming grace ! 

2 There the rich "bounties of our God, 

And sweetest glories shine ; 
There Jesus says that — I am His ; 
And my Beloved's mine. 

3 Let such amazing love as this, 

Be sounded all abroad ; 
Such favours are beyond degrees, 
And worthy of our God. 

4 To Him that washed us in His blood 

Be everlasting praise ; 
Salvation, honour, glory, power, 
Eternal as His days. 

Q^Vi 8.7. BATTY. 

O I 1-By whose stripes ye were healed. — 1 Pet. ii. 24, 

1 QWEET the moments, rich in blessing, 
O Which before the cross I spend ; 
Life and health and peace possessing, 

From the sinner's dying Friend. 

2 Here I'll sit, with transport viewing 

Mercy's streams, in streams of blood : 
Precious drops my soul bedewing, 
Plead and claim my peace with God. 

8 Truly blessed is the station, 
Low before His cross to lie ; 
While I see divine compassion 
Floating in. Hig !apgu;4 eve. 



THE OBDINANCES. 



4 Here it is I find my heaven, 

While upon the Lamb I gaze : 
Love I much ? I've much forgiven ; 
I'm a miracle of grace. 

5 Love and grief my heart dividing, 

"With my tears His feet I'll bathe ; 
Constant still in faith abiding, 
Life deriving from His death. 

6 May I still enjoy this feeling ; 

In all need to Jesus go ; 
Prove His wounds each day more healing, 
And Himself more fully know. 



The communion of the body of Christ. 



1 pOMMUNION of my Saviour's blood, 
Vj In Him to have my lot and part ; 
To prove the virtue of that flood 
Which burst on Calvary from His heart ; 

2 To feed by faith on Christ my bread, 
His body broken on the tree ; 

To live in Him my living Head, 
Who died and rose again for me ; — 

3 This be my joy and comfort here, 
This pledge of future glory mine. 
Jesus, in spirit now appear, 

And break the bread, and pour the wine, 

4 From Thy dear hand may I receive 
The tokens of Thy dying love ; 
And, while I feast on earth, believe 
That I shall fea^t with Thee above. 

5 Ah ! there, though in the lowest place, 
Thee at Thy table could I meet, 
And see Thee, know Thee, face to face, 
For s^ch a_ moment death were sweet, 




L.M. 



MONTGOMEEY t 



1 Cor. x. 16. 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 



6 What then will their fruition be, 

Who meet in heaven with blest accord ? 
A moment ?— No ; eternity ! 
They are for ever with the Lord. 



Q^VO CM. WATTS. 

i Owiw mdketh thee to differ?—! Cor. iv. 7, 

1 TTOW sweet and awful is the place, 
XX With Christ within the doors, 
While everlasting love displays 
The choicest of her stores ! 



2 While all our hearts and all our tongues 

Join to admire the feast, 
Each of us cries, in grateful songs, — ■ 
Lord, why was I a guest ? 

3 Why was I made to hear Thy voice, 

And enter while there's room ; 
When thousands make a wretched choice, 
And rather starve than come ? 

4 'Twas the same love that spread the feast 

That sweetly forced us in ; 
Else we had still refused to taste, 
And perished in our sin. 

5 Pity the nations, our God ! 

Constrain the earth to come ; 
Send Thy victorious word abroad, 
And bring the strangers home, 

6 We long to see Thy churches full, 

That all the chosen race 
May with one voice and heart and soul, 
Sing Thy redeeming grace, 

*' 1 ' " 6Q7 



874 



THE ORDINANCES. 

L.M. keble: 
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. 
Rev. i. 17. 

OGOD of mercy, God of might, 
How should weak sinners bear the sight, 
If, as Thy power is surely here, 
Thine open glory should appear ? 

For now Thy people are allowed 
To scale the mount, and pierce the cloud ; 
And faith may feed her eager view 
With wonders Sinai never knew. 

Fresh from the atoning sacrifice, 
The world's Redeemer bleeding lies, 
That man, His foe, for whom He bled, 
May take Him for his daily bread. 

Oh ! agony of wavering thought, 
When sinners first so near are brought : 
It is my Maker — dare I stay ? 
My Saviour — dare I turn away ? 

Saviour ! calm our troubled fears ; 
Saviour ! gather up our tears ; 
And let us in this solemn hour 
Behold Thy glory, feel Thy power. 



875 



CM. C. WESLEY. 

O If I wash thee not, thou hast no yart in me. 
John xiii. 8. 

1 Tj^OR ever here my rest shall be, 
J- Close to Thy bleeding side : 
This all my hope and all my plea, 

For me the Saviour died. 

2 My dying Saviour and my God, 

Fountain for guilt and sin ! 
Sprinkle me ever with Thy blood, 
And cleanse, and keep me clean 



THE LORD S SUPPER. 



8 Wash me, and make me thus Thine own ; 
Wash me, and mine Thou art : 
Wash me, but not my feet alone, 
My hands, my head, my heart. 

4 The atonement of Thy blood apply, 
Till faith to sight improve : 
Till hope in full fruition die, 
And all my soul be love. 



8.7. D. C. WESLEY. 

He shall testify of Me. — John xv. 26. 

1 /^<OME, Thou Everlasting Spirit, 

Bring to every thankful mind 
All the Saviour's dying merit, 

All His sufferings for mankind. 
True Recorder of His passion, 

Now the living faith impart ; 
Now reveal His great salvation ; 

Preach His gospel to eacj« heart. 

2 Come, Thou Witness of His dying ; 

Come, Eemembrancer divine, 
Let us feel Thy power applying 

Christ to every soul, and mine. 
Plead in us with inward groaning, 

While for Him we pierced, we grieve, 
May we each, the grace atoning 

Of the sprinkled blood receive. 



87 



'I 



y CM. G. NOEL. 

• In remembrance of me. — 1 Cor. xi. 24. 
F human kindness meets return, 
And owns the grateful tie ; 
If tender thoughts within us burn, 
To feel a friend is nigh ; 

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2 shall not warmer accents tell 

The gratitude we owe 
To Him, who died our fears to quell, 
Our more than orphan's woe ? 

3 While yet in anguish He surveyed 

Those pangs He would not flee ; 
What love His latest words displayed, — 
Meet, and remember Me ! 

4 Remember Thee ! Thy death, Thy shame 

Our sinful hearts to share ! 
memory ! leave no other name 
Than His recorded there. 



8.7., 6 lines. aquinas. 
Ye do show the Lord's death till He come. 
1 Cor. xi. 26. 

1 O INGr, my tongue, the Saviour s glory, 
k3 Of His cross the mystery sing ; 
Lift on high the wondrous trophy, 

Tell the triumph of the King : 
• He, the world's Redeemer, conquers 
Death, through death now vanquishing. 

2 Born for us, and for us given ; 

Son of man, like us below, 
He, as Man with men, abiding 

Dwells, the seed of life to sow : 
He, our heavy griefs partaking, 

Thus fulfils His life of woe. 

3 Word made flesh ! His word life-giving, 

Gives His flesh our meat to be, 
Bids us drink His blood, believing, 

Through His death, we life shall see : 
Blessed they who thus receiving 

Are from death and sin set free. 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 



4 Low in adoration bending 

Now our hearts our God revere ; 
Faith, her aid to sight is lending, 

Though unseen the Lord is near ; 
Ancient types and shadows ending, 

Christ our paschal Lamb is here. 

5 Praise for ever, thanks and blessing, 

Thine, gracious Father, be : 
Praise be Thine, Christ, who bringeth 

Life and immortality. 
Praise be Thine, Thou quickening Spirit, 

Praise through all eternity. 



iy(\ L.M. WATTS. 

The Prince of Life. — Acts iii. 15. 

1 /"^UB, spirits join to adore the Lamb ; 
y~J O that our feeble lips could move, 
In strains immortal as His name, 

And melting as His dying love 1 

2 Was ever equal pity found ? 

The Prince of Heaven resigns His breath, 
And pours His life out on the ground, 
To ransom guilty souls from death. 

3 In vain our mortal voices strive 
To speak compassion so divine ; 
Had we a thousand lives to give, 

A thousand lives should all be Thine. 



8 OA CM. WATTS, 

OU Therefore let us keep the feast. — 1 Cor. v. 8. 
1 jP<()ME, let us lift our voices high, 
\J High as our joys arise, 
And join the songs above the sky, 
Where pleasure never dies. 

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 



2 Jesus, the Lord, that fought and bled, 
And conquered when He fell ; 
That rose, and at His chariot -wheels 
Dragged all the powers of hell : 

8 Jesus, our God, invites us here 
To this triumphal feast, 
Aud brings immortal blessings down 
For each redeemed guest. 

4 Victorious Lord ! what can we pay 

For favours so divine ? 
We would devote our hearts away 
To be for ever Thine. 

5 We give Thee, Lord, our highest praise, 

The tribute of our tongues ; 
But themes so infinite as these 
Exceed our noblest songs. 



SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 



FOUNDING AND OPENING PLACES OF 
WORSHIP. 



OJ_ Will God in very deed dwell with men on 
the earth ?—2 Chron. vi. 18. 

1 rnHIS stone to Thee in faith we lay ; 
-L We build the temple, Lord, to Thee : 
Thine eye be open night and day, 

To guard this house and sanctuary. 

2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face, 
And dying sinners pray to live ; 

Hear Thou, in heaven, Thy dwelling-place, 
And, when Thou nearest, forgive ! 




L.M. 



MONTGOMERY. 



OPENING A PLACE OF WORSHIP. 



3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim 
The blessed gospel of Thy Son, 
Still, by the power of His great Name, 
Be mighty signs and wonders done. 

4 Hosanna to their heavenly King ! 
When children's voices raise that song, 
Hosanna let their angels sing, 

And heaven with earth the strain prolong. 

5 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign 
Hereto abide, — no transient guest? 
Here will the world's Redeemer reign ? 
And here the Holy Spirit rest ? 

6 That glory never hence depart ? 

Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; 
Thy kingdom come to every heart ; 
In every bosom fix Thy throne. 



The glory of the Lord filled the house. 



1 T IGHT up this house with glory, Lord ; 



Receive the homage of our souls, 
Erect Thy temple-throne. 

2 We rear no altar, — Thou hast died ; 

We deck no priestly shrine ; 
What need have we of creature -aid ? 
The power to save is Thine. 

3 We ask no bright shekinah- cloud 

To glorify the place ; 
Give, Lord, the substance of that sign — 
A plenitude of grace. 

4 No rushing, mighty wind, we ask ; 

No tongues of flame desire ; 
Grant us the Spirit's quickening light. 
His purifying fire. 




CM. 



2 Chron. vii. 1. 




Enter, and claim Thine own ; 



SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 



5 Light up this house with glory, Lord; — 
The glory of that love 
Which .forms and saves a church below, 
And makes a heaven above. 



L.M. COWPER. 

Enlarge the place of thy tent. — Isa. liv. 2. 

1 TESUS, where'er Thy people meet, 
tf There they behold Thy mercy- seat : 
"Where'er they seek Thee, Thou art found, 
And every place is hallowed ground. 

2 For Thou, within no walls confined, 
Inhabitest the humble mind ; 

Such ever bring Thee where they come, 
And going, take Thee to their home. 

3 Here may we prove the power of prayer 
To strengthen faith, and sweeten care ; 
To teach our faint desires to rise, 

And bring all heaven before our eyes. 

4 Behold ! at Thy commanding word 
We stretch the curtain and the cord ; 
Gome Thou, and fill this wider space, 
And bless us with a large increase. 

5 Lord, we are few, but Thou art near, 
Nor short Thine arm, nor deaf Thine ear ; 
rend the heavens, come quickly down, 
And make a thousand hearts Thine own ! 




L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

This and that man was born there. 



Psa. lxxxvii. 5. 
1 A ND will the great eternal God 
^CjL On earth establish His abode ? 
And will He, from His radiant throne, 
Avow our temples for His own ? 



OPENING A PLACE OF WORSHIP. 

2 We bring the tribute of our praise, 
And sing that condescending grace 
Which to our notes will lend an ear, 
And call us sinful mortals near. 

3 These walls we to Thine honour raise : 
Long may they echo with Thy praise ; 
And Thou, descending, fill the place 
With choicest tokens of Thy grace. 

4 Here let the great Redeemer reign, 
With all the graces of His train ; 
While power divine His word attends, 
To conquer foes, and cheer His friends. 

5 And in the great decisive day, 
When God the nations shall survey, 
May it before the world appear, 
Thousands were born to glory here. 



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Peace be within thy walls. — Psa. cxxii. 7. 



1 TPfcEAR Shepherd of Thy people, hear ; 
JL/ Thy presence now display : 
As Thou hast given a place for prayer 

So give us hearts to pray. 

2 Within these walls let. holy peace 

And love and concord dwell : 
Here give the troubled conscience ease : 
The wounded spirit heal. 

8 Show us some token of Thy love, 
Our fainting hope to raise ; 
And pour Thy blessings from above, 
That we may render praise. 

4 The feeling heart, the melting eye, 
The humbled mind bestow ; 
And shine upon us from on high, 
To make our graces grow. 



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SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 

5 And may the gospel's joyful sound, 
Enforced by mighty grace, 
Awaken many sinners round, 
To come and fill the place. 



MEETINGS OF MINISTERS. 

L.M. W. L. ALEXANDER. 

And the apostles and elders came together. 
Acts xv. 6. 

1 T71ROM distant corners of our land, 

J- Behold us, Lord, before Thee stand, 
Once more prepared to Thee to raise 
Our humble prayer, our grateful praise. 

2 Blest be the hand whose guardian power 
Has kept us to this present hour ; 
Blest be the grace that bids us meet 
Thus round the throne, in union sweet. 

3 We meet to seek, in faith and zeal, 
The brethren's good, the church's weal ; 
whilst for Zion's cause we stand, 
May Zion's King be near at hand ! 

4 We meet, God, that through our land, 
The churches planted by Thy hand 
From error, weakness, discord free, 
May bloom like gardens blest by Thee. 

5 Smile on us, Lord, and through this place 
Diffuse the glory of Thy face ; 

Here to our gathered tribes be given 
A brightening antepast of heaven. 



MEETINGS OF MINISTERS. 



L.M., 6 lines. c. wesley. 
Woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel, 
1 Cor. ix. 16. 

1 i^i IVE me the faith which can remove 
VX And sink the mountain to a plain ; 
Give me the child- like, praying love, 
Which longs to huild Thy house again ; 
Thy love, let it my heart o'erpower, 
Let it my ransomed soul devour. 

2 I would the precious time redeem, 
And longer live for this alone, — 
To spend and to be spent for them 
Who have not yet my Saviour known ; 
Fully on these my mission prove, 
And only breathe, to breathe Thy love. 

3 My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord, 
Into Thy blessed hands receive ; 
And let me live to preach Thy word : 
And let me to Thy glory live ; 

My every sacred moment spend 
In publishing the sinner's Friend. 

4 Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart 
With boundless charity divine ; 

So shall I all my strength exert, 

And love them with a zeal like Thine ; 

And lead them to Thine open side, 

The sheep for whom their Shepherd died. 



GOO CM. KEBLE. 

000 Master, we have toiled all the night, and 
have taken nothing. — Luke v. 5. 
1 rTIHE livelong night we've toiled in vain, 
-L But, at Thy gracious word, 
We will let down the net again ; 
Do Thou Thy will, Lord. 



SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 



2 So, day by day, and week by week, 

In sad and weary thought 
They muse, whom God hath set to seek 
The souls His Christ hath bought. 

3 At morn we look and nought is there, 

Sad dawn of cheerless day ; 
Who then from pining and despair 
The sickening heart can stay ? 

4 There is a stay — and we are strong, 

Our Master is at hand 
To cheer our solitary song, 
And guide us to the strand, 

5 In His own time ; but yet awhile 

Our bark at sea must ride : 
Cast after cast, by force or guile, ' 
All waters must be tried. 

6 Should e'er Thy wonder-working grace 

Triumph by our weak arm, 
Let not our sinful fancy trace 
Aught human in the charm. 

7 To our own nets ne'er bow we down ? 

Lest on the eternal shore 
The angels, while our draught they own, 
Keject us evermore : 

8 Or if, for our unworthiness, 

Toil, prayer, and watching fail, 
In disappointment Thou canst bless, 
So love at heart prevail. 



OtJ As. they that must give account. 

Heb. xiii. 17. 
1 T)OUR out Thy Spirit from on high ; 
Jl Lord, Thine assembled servants bless ; 
Graces and gifts to each supply, 
And clothe Thy priests with righteousness. 




L.M. 



MONTGOMERY. 



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MEETINGS OF MINISTEES. 

2 Within Thy temple, where we stand 
To teach the truth, as taught by Thee, 
Saviour, like stars in Thy right hand 
The angels of the churches be. 

3 Wisdom and zeal and faith impart, 
Firmness with meekness from above, 
To bear Thy people on our heart, 

And love the souls whom Thou dost love ; 

4 To watch and pray, and never faint ; 
By day and night strict guard to keep ; 
To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, 
Nourish Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. 

5 Then, when our work is finished here, 
In humble hope our charge resign. 
When the Chief Shepherd shall appear, 

God, may they and we be Thine. 

7.6.D. DUFFIELD. 

Who ivill stand up for me ? — Psa. xciv. 16. 

1 Q< TAND up ! stand up for Jesus ! 
k3 Ye soldiers of the cross ; 
Lift high His royal banner, 

It must not suffer loss : 
From vict'ry unto vict'ry 

His army shall He lead, 
Till every foe is vanquished, 
And Christ is Lord indeed. 

2 Stand up ! stand up for Jesus ! 
The trumpet-call obey ; 

Forth to the mighty conflict, 
In this His glorious day : 
Ye that are men, now serve Him, 

Against unnumbered foes ; 
Your courage rise with danger, 
And strength to strength oppose. 

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 



3 Stand up ! stand up for Jesus ! 

Stand in His strength alone ; 
The arm of flesh will fail you ; 

Ye dare not trust your own : 
Put on the gospel armour, 

And, watching unto prayer, 
Where duty calls, or danger, 

Be never wanting there. 

Stand up ! stand up for Jesus ! 

The strife will not he long ; 
This day the noise of battle, 

The next the victor's song : 
To Him that overcome th, 

A crown of life shall he ; 
He with the King of Glory 
Shall reign eternally. 



ORDINATION OF PASTORS. 

L.M. DODDKIDGE. 

*f -L And He gave some apostles... and some 
pastors and teachers. — Eph. iv. 11. 

1 T^ATHER of mercies, in Thy house, 
JL Smile on our homage and our vows ; 
While with a grateful heart we share 
These pledges of our Saviour's care. 

2 The Saviour, when to heaven He rose 
In splendid triumph o'er His foes, 
Scattered His gifts on men below ; 
And wide His royal bounties flow. 

8 Hence sprang the apostles' honoured name, 
Sacred beyond heroic fame : 
In. lowlier forms, to bless our eyes, 
Pastors from hence, and teachers rise. 



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si 



OftDtNATION OF PASTOKS. 



4 From Christ their varied gifts derive, 
And, fed by Christ, their graces live ; 
While, guarded by His potent hand, 
'Midst all the rage of hell they stand. 

5 So shall the bright succession run, 
Through the last courses of the sun ; 
While unborn churches, by their care, 
Shall rise and flourish, large and fair. 



OfJhJ Endued with power from on high, 
Luke xxiv. 49. 

1 TT^ATHER of mercies, bow Thine ear, 
J- Attentive to our earnest prayer. 
We plead for those who plead for Thee ; 
Successful pleaders may they be. 

2 How great their work ! how vast their charge ! 
Do Thou their anxious souls enlarge ; 
Their best' acquirements are our gain ; 

We share the blessings they obtain. 

3 Clothe, then, with energy divine 

Their words, and let those words be Thine. 
To them Thy sacred truth reveal ; 
Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 

4 Teach them to sow the precious seed; 
Teach them Thy chosen flock to feed ; 
Teach them immortal souls to gain, 

A blest reward for all their pain. 

5 Let thronging multitudes around 
Hear from their lips the joyful sound; 
In humble strains Thy grace implore, 
Thy new- creating power adore. 

6 Let sinners break their heavy chains ; 
And souls distressed forget their pains ; 
Let light through distant realms be spread, 
And Zion rear her drooping head. 




L.M. 



BEDDOME. 



SPECIAL OCCASIONS* 



AO CM. DODDRIDGE. 

*J O For they watch for your souls. 
Heb. xiii. 17.' 

1 T ET Zion's watchmen all awake, 
-L^ And take the alarm they give ; 
Now let them, from the mouth of God, 

Their solemn charge receive. 

2 'Tis not a cause of small import 

The pastor's care demands ; 
But what might fill an angel's heart, 
And filled a Saviour's hands. 

8 They watch for souls, for which the Lord 
Did heavenly bliss forego : — 
For souls which must for ever live 
In raptures or in woe. 

4 All to the great tribunal haste, 

The account to render there ; 
And shouldst Thou strictly mark our faults, 
Lord, how should we appear ? 

5 May they that Jesus whom they preach, 

Their own Redeemer see; 
And watch Them daily o'er their souls* 
That they may watch for Thee. 



8QI CM* NEWTON. 

tJ j: Being emamples to the Jfttick. — 1 Pet. v. 3. 

1 /^HIEF Shepherd of Thy chosen sheep, 

From death and sin set free, 
May every under-shepherd keep 
His eye intent on Thee; 

2 With plenteous grace their hearts prepare^ 

To execute Thy will ; 
Compassion, patience, love, and care, 
And faithfulness and skill. 

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3 Inflame their minds with holy zeal 
Thy flock to feed and teach ; 
And let them live, and let them feel, 
The sacred truths they preach. 



Tray ye the Lord of the harvest. 
Matt. ix. 38. 

1 T OKD of the harvest, hear 
JlJ Thy needy servants cry ; 

Answer Thy people's earnest prayer, 
And all our wants supply. 

2 On Thee we humbly wait ; 
Our wants are in Thy view ; 

The harvest truly, Lord, is great ; 
The labourers are few. 

3 Convert and send forth more 
Into Thy church abroad ; 

And let them speak Thy word with power, 
Co-workers with their God. 

4 let them spread Thy name ; 
Their mission fully prove ; 

Thy universal grace proclaim, 
Thine all-embracing love. 



Pastors according to my heart. 
Jer. iii. 15. 

1 SHEPHERD of Israel, Thou dost keep 
>0 With constant care Thy humble sheep j 
From Thee, the under- shepherds come, 

To feed our souls, and guide us home; 

2 To all Thy churches such impart; 
Pastors according to Thy heart; 

Whose courage, watchfulness, and love, 
Men may attest, and Grod approve. 




S.M. 



C. WESLEY. 




L.M. 



DODDRIDGE. 



CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 



8 Here hast Thou listened to our vows, 
And scattered blessings on Thy house ; 
Thy saints are succoured, and no more 
As sheep without a guide deplore. 

4 Completely heal each former stroke, 
And bless the shepherd and the flock : 
Confirm the hopes Thy mercies raise, 
And own this tribute of our praise. 

L.M. 

A faithful minister of Christ. — Col. i. 7. 

1 ~\T7TTH heavenly power, Lord, defend, 

T V Him whom w r e now to Thee commend 
Thy faithful messenger secure, 
And make him to the end endure. 

2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace ; 
Direct his feet in paths of peace ; 
Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil, 
And arm him to obey Thy will. 

3 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart ; 
In him Thy mighty power exert, 

That thousands, yet unborn, may praise 
The wonders of redeeming grace. 



CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 



ORDINATIONS. 

CM. C. WESLEY 

Holding forth the word of life. 
Phil. ii. 16. 
1 TESUS, the word of mercy give, 
tf And let it swiftly run ; 
Now let Thy ministers believe, 
And put salvation on. 



ORDINATION OF MISSIONARIES. 



2 Jesus, let all Thy servants shine 

Illustrious as the sun, 
And, bright with borrowed rays divine, 
Their glorious circuit run. 

3 In -far off lands, let them spread 

Their light where'er they go, 
And heavenly influences shed 
On all the world below. 

■£ As giants may they run their race, 
Exulting in Thy might ; 
As burning luminaries chase 
The gloom of deepest night. 

5 Thy ministers of righteousness, 
Let them Thy power display ; 
And let their lustre still increase 
Unto the perfect day. 



oqq s.m. yoke. 

OtJtJ Preach the gospel to every creature. 
Mark xvi. 15. 

1 "VTE messengers of Christ, 

-L His sovereign voice obey ; , 
Arise, and follow where He leads, ! 
And peace attend your way. { 

2 The Master whom you serve 
Will needful strength bestow : 

Depending on His promised aid, 

With sacred courage go. ■ 

3 Mountains shall sink to plains, 
And hell in vain oppose ; 

The cause is God's, and must prevail, 
In spite of all His foes. 

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CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 



4 Go spread a Saviour's fame ; 
And tell His matchless grace 

To the most guilty and depraved 
Of Adam's numerous race. 

5 We wish you, in His name, 
The most divine success ; 

Assured that He who sends you forth, 
Will your endeavours bless. 



V \J \J Be thou faithful unto death, — Eev. ii. 10. 

1 T71ATHEB, of mercies, condescend 
J- To hear our fervent prayer, 
While this our brother we commend 

To Thy paternal care. 

2 Before him set an open door ; 

His various efforts bless ; 
On him Thy Holy Spirit pour, 
And crown him with success. 

3 Endow him with a heavenly mind ; 

Supply his every need ; 
Make him in spirit meek, resigned, 
But bold in word and deed. 

4 In every tempting, trying hour, 

Uphold him by Thy grace ; 
And guard hinl by Thy mighty power, 
Till he shall end his race. 

5 Then, followed by a numerous train, 

Gathered from heathen lands j 
A crown of life may he obtain 
From his Redeemer's hands. 

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CM. 



MORELL. 



THE COLONIES. 



L.M. KEBLE. 

God, that comforteih those that are cast 
down. — 2 Cor. vii. 6. 

1 O PIRIT of Light and Truth, to Thee 

We trust Thy servants in this hour ; 
May they with open heart and free 
Teach all Thy word, in all its power. 

2 Where foenien watch their tents by night, 
And mists hang wide o'er moor and fell, 
Spirit of counsel and of might, 

Their pastoral warfare guide Thou well. 

3 And ! when worn and tired, they sigh 
With that more fearful war within, 
When passion's storms are loud and high, 
And brooding o'er remembered sin, — 

4 The heart dies down — Mightiest ! then 
J Come, ever true ; come, ever near ; 

And wake their slumbering love again, 
Spirit of God's most holy fear ! 

5 Spirit of Christ ! be earnest given 

That these our prayers are heard ; and they 
Who grasp this hour the sword of heaven 
Shall feel Thee ever on their way. 



THE COLONIES. 

L.M. E. SWAINfc. 

Brethren, I commend you to God. 
Acts xx. 32. 
1 T OKD Jesus, let Thy watchful care, 

J-J Thy faithful love, our brethren tend ; 
• Their hearts sustain, their way prepare, 
And safely guide them to the end. 

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2 Be with them on the stormy deep ; 
Be with them in the silent hour ; 
By sea or land, awake, asleep, 

Be Thou their Helper, strength, and tower. 

3 Maintain them through their earthly strife, 
So running as to win the race ; 

Each holding forth the word of Life, 
A light to lighten future days. 

4 Go, brethren, go ! with cheerful voice 
We hid you go ; — a blessed leaven ; — 
Go, win the country of your choice 
For truth, and liberty, and heaven. 



will be to them as a little sanctuary in the 
countries where they shall come. — Ezek. xi. 16. 

1 FTIO realms beyond the sounding sea, 
-A- Thy hand has led our sons afar : 
Lord, give them grace to live for Thee ; 
Be still their shield and guiding star. 

2 Bless with success their daily toils ; 
Strength for each hour's demands impart ; 
With fruitful seasons, genial soils, 

give a grateful, trusting heart ! 

3 Though exiled from the fatherland, 
Its temple-homes of praise and prayer, 
May they, on yonder distant strand, 

A house for God with gladness rear. 

4 There make the places of Thy feet 
Most glorious — there Thy grace display ; 
That myriads thence Thy smile may greet, 
When earth and heaven have passed away. 




L.M. 



GUNN* 



THE COLONIES. 



Whatsoever we have heard done in 
Capernaum, do also in thy country. — Luke iv. 23. 

1 OHALL science distant lands explore, 
k.5 And trade her wealth convey ? 
Shall war be heard from shore to shore, 

And sin extend its sway ? 

2 And shall there not be Christians found, 

Who will for Christ appear 
To spread the gospel's joyful sound, 
And preach redemption there ? 

S Shall Britain to remotest parts 
Transmit her sins alone ? 
And not engage with eager hearts 
To make her Saviour known ? 

4 may our dull and languid zeal 
Be kindled to a flame ; 
And burn till all the earth shall feel 
The glories of His name. 

QAK L. M., 6 lines. conder. 

yfyh) Make straight in the desert a highway for 
our God. — Isa. xl. 3. 

1 /CHURCHES of Christ, by God's right hand 
V_7 Thick-planted in this favoured land, 

If to your hearts His word be dear, 
think of those who pine to hear, 
Far from their native shores exiled, 
A pastor's voice amid the wild. 

2 let a voice of comfort bless 
The lone and rugged wilderness : 

> Send faithful shepherds forth, to feed 
The scattered wanderers in their need : 
Straight paths for feeble knees prepare, 
And drooping hands sustain by prayer. 



CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 



3 The heathen who in darkness lay, 
Wake to the dawn of heavenly day : 
But shall a worse than pagan night 
O'ertake the race that dwelt in light, 
And Britain's God, to Britons thrown 
On distant shores, become unknown ? 

4 Great Shepherd of the ransomed seed, 
For Thy dispersed ones we plead. 
How shall these multitudes be fed ? 
'lis Thine to multiply the bread. 
Richly hast Thou our wants supplied; 
By us for them, for all, provide. 



We have fellowship one with another. 



1 TTAIL ! blessed communion of love, — 
JLJL Communion of saints with their Head, 
United by grace from above, 

And here by His providence led. 
Our God, by whose hand we are brought 
From homes in our loved fatherland, 
Our God, by whose grace we are taught, 
Thyself be our home in this land. 

2 Some, wearied and worn in the way, 
Scarce hoping a place of relief ; 
And some who had long gone astray, 
Here find we a respite from grief. 

A time to recover our strength, 
To serve Thee a little below, 
Till, ended our labours, at length, 
Thy service in heaven we know. 

3 Till then, we will echo the strain, 
O'er mountain and valley and shore, 
All glory to Him that was slain, 
And liveth and loves evermore ! 




8s. D., peculiar. 



E. SWAINE 



1 John i. 7. 



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ALL NATIONS. 

His banner we set up alone, 
His truth and His laws to defend, 
His foes to account as our own, 
His people and cause to befriend. 



ALL NATIONS. 

L. M. DODDKIDGE. 

I beheld the transgressors, and ivas grieved. 
Psalm cxix. 158. 

1 A RISE, my tenderest thoughts, arise ; 
Xjl Dissolve in grief, my streaming eyes ; 
And thou, my heart, with anguish feel 
Those evils which thou canst not heal. 

2 See human nature sunk in shame ; 
See scandals poured on Jesus' name ; 
The Father wounded through the Son ; 
The world abused ; the soul undone. 

3 See the short course of vain delight 
Closing in everlasting night ; 

In flames that no abatement know, 
Though briny tears for ever flow. 

4 My God, I feel the mournful scene ; 
And my heart bleeds for dying men ; 
"While fain my pity would reclaim, 

And snatch the firebrands from the flame. 

5 But feeble my compassion prove s^ 
And can but weep, where most it loves. 
Thine own all- saving arm employ, 
And turn these drops of grief to joy. 

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CM. 



GIBBONS. 



I/O My name shall be great among the heathen. 
Mai. i. 11. 

1 f^i RE AT God ! the nations of the earth 
vT Are by creation Thine ; 

And in Thy works, from nature's birth, 
Thy power and glory shine. 

2 But, Lord, Thy greater love hath sent 

Thy gospel to our race ; 
Unveiling Thy divine intent 
Of rich redeeming grace. 

3 Soon may these gracious tidings roll 

The spacious earth around, 
Till every tribe and every soul 
Shall hear the joyful sound. 

4 When to her sable sons conveyed, 

Shall Afric learn Thy word ; 
And vassals, long enslaved, be made 
The freemen of the Lord ? 

5 When shall the scattered wanderers meet, 

That now in darkness rove, 
And, gathered round Immanuel's feet, 
Sing of His saving love ? 

6 Lord, each faithful effort own, 

To spread the gospel rays ; 
And rear on sin's demolished throne 
The temples of Thy praise. 



fjyjtj The fields are white already to harvest. 
John iv. 35. 
1 T)EHOLD the expected time draw near, 
JD The shades disperse, the dawn appe&] 
Behold the wilderness assume 
The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom. 




L.M. 



YOKE, 



ALL NATIONS. 



2 Events with prophecies conspire 
To raise our faith, our zeal to fire ; 
The ripening fields, already white, 
Present a harvest to the sight. , 

3 The untaught heathen waits to know 
The joy the gospel will bestow ; 
The exiled captive, to receive 

The freedom Jesus has to give. 

4 Come, let us with a grateful heart, 
In the blest labour share a part ; 
Our prayers and offerings gladly bring 
To aid the triumphs of our King. 

Q1 A L.M. SHRUBSOLE. 

rJ X\J All dominions shall serve,.. Him. 

Dan. vii. 27. 

1 T) RIGHT as the sun's meridian blaze, 

Vast as the blessings he conveys, 
Wide as his reign from pole to pole, 
And permanent as his control : 

2 So, Jesus, let Thy kingdom come ; 
Then sin and hell's terrific gloom 
Shall at its brightness flee away, 
The dawn of an eternal day. 

3 Then shall the heathen, filled with awe, 
Learn the blest knowledge of Thy law ; 
And antichrists on every shore 

Fall from their thrones to rise no more. 

4 Then shall the Jew and Gentile meet 
In pure devotion at Thy feet ; 

And earth shall yield Thee, as Thy due, 
Her fulness and her glory too. 

5 that from Britain now might shine 
This heavenly light, this truth divine ; 
Till the whole universe shall be 

But one great temple, Lord, for Thee. 



CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 

87,87,47. w, william§. 

The earth shall see the salvation of God, 
_Isa. lii. 10. 

1 /~VER the gloomy hills of darkness 
\J Look, my soul, be still and gaze; 
All the promises do travail 

With a glorious day of grace ; 

Blessed jubilee, 
Let thy glorious morning dawn. 

2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, 

Let the rude barbarian see 
That divine and glorious conquest, 
Once obtained on Calvary ; 

Let the gospel 
Loud resound from pole to pole, 

3 Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, 

Grant them, Lord, the glorious light ; 
And, from eastern coast to western, 
May the morning chase the night ; 

And redemption, 
Freely purchased, win the day. 

4 May the glorious day approaching 
Thine eternal love proclaim ; 

And the everlasting gospel 

Spread abroad Thy holy name, 

O'er the borders 
Of the Great Immanuel's land. 

Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel, 

Win and conquer, never cease ; 
May thy lasting wide dominion 
Multiply and still increase : 

Sway Thy sceptre, 
Saviour, all the world around. 



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912 



ALL NATIONS. 

7.6. D. HEBEB*. 

They shall come from the east and from ihQ 
west— Luke xiii, 29. 

FROM Greenland's icy mountains, 
From India's coral strand, 
Where Afric's sunny fountains 
Roll down their golden sand, 
From many an ancient river, 
From many a palmy plain, 
They call us to deliver 

Their land from error's chain. 

What though the spicy breezes 

Blow soft on Ceylon's isle ; 
Though every prospect pleases, 

And only man is vile ; 
In vain, with lavish kindness, 

The gifts of God are strown ; 
The heathen, in his blindness, 

Bows down to wood and stone, 



8 Can we, whose souls are lighted 

With wisdom from on high, — - 
Can we to men benighted 

The lamp of life deny ? 
Salvation ! salvation ! 

The joyful sound proclaim, 
Till each remotest nation 

Has learned Messiah's name. 

4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story ; 

And you, ye waters, roll, 
Till, like a sea of glory, 

It spreads from pole to pole ; 
Till, o'er our ransomed nature, 

The Lamb for sinners slain, 
Redeemer, King, Creator, 

In bliss return to reign. 

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CHEISTIAN MISSIONS. 



L.M. COLLYER. 

Their sound went into all the earth. 
Kom. x. 18. 

1 \ SSEMBLED at Thy great command, 
J\. Here, in Thy presence, Lord, we stand 
The Yoice that marshalled every star, 

Has called Thy people from afar. 

2 We meet, through distant lands to spread 
The truth for which the martyrs bled ; 
Along the line, to either pole, 

The thunder of Thy praise to roll. 

3 Our prayers assist, accept our praise : 
Our hopes revive, our courage raise : 
Our counsels aid, to each impart 
The single eye, the faithful heart. 

4 Forth with Thy chosen heralds come ; 
Becall the wandering spirit home ; 
From Zion's mount send forth the sound, 
To spread the spacious world around. 



Q~| A L.M. MONTGOMERY. 

f'-L^-fc Where there is no vision, the people perish. 
Prov. xxix. 18. 

1 FinHE heathen perish ; day by day, 

J- Thousands on thousands pass away ; 
Christians ! to their rescue fly ; 
Preach Jesus to them ere they die. 

2 Wealth, labour, talents, freely give, 
Yea, life itself, that they may live. 
What hath your Saviour done for you ? 
And what for Him will ye not do ? 

3 Thou Spirit of the Lord, go forth; 
Call in the south, wake up the north ; 
Of every clime, from sun to sun, 
Gather God's children into one. 



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ALL NATIONS. 

7s. CONDER. 

O Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. 
Matt. vi. 10. 

FATHER of eternal grace! 
Thou hast loved our rebel race : 
Let Thy will, through Christ Thy Son, 
As in heaven, on earth be done. 

Here in vain Thy will is known, 
Heard in thunder, graved on stone ; 
By Thy grace, Thy will impart : 
Write Thy law on every heart. 

Let Thy reconciling word 
By all tribes of men be heard ; 
Give the new creation birth ; 
Let Thy will be done on earth. 



L.M. DODDBIDGE* 

Ye that make mention of the Lord, ke§p not 
silence. — Isa. lxii. 6. 

1 PT1HOU Glorious Sovereign of the skies* 
JL And wilt Thou bow Thy gracious ear ? 
While feeble mortals raise their cries, 
Wilt Thou, the Great Jehovah, hear ? 

2 How shall Thy servants give Thee rest 
Till Zion's mouldering walls Thou raise, 
Till Thine own power shall stand confess'd, 
And make Jerusalem a praise ? 

8 Look down, God, with pitying eye, 
And view the desolation round, 
Where still wide realms in darkness He ; 
And hurl their idols to the ground. 

4 Loud let the gospel trumpet blow, 
Till every tribe of man shall hear : 
Let all the isles their Saviour know, 
And earth's remotest ends draw near. 



CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 



MARRIOTT. 



I Let there be light. — Gen. i. 3. 

1 nPIHOU, whose almighty word, 
J- Chaos and darkness heard, 

And took their flight, 
Hear us, we humbly pray ; 
And where the gospel's day 
Sheds not its glorious ray, 

Let there be light. 

2 Thou who didst come to bring 
On Thy redeeming wing, 

Healing and sight, 
Health to the sick in mind, 
Sight to the inly blind, 
now, to all mankind, 

Let there be light. 

3 Spirit of truth and love, — ■ 
Life-giving, Holy Dove,— 

Speed forth Thy flight ; 
Move on the waters' face, 
Bearing the lamp of grace, 
And in earth's darkest place 

Let there be light. 

4 Holy and blessed Three ! 
Glorious Trinity ! 

Wisdom! Love! Might! 
Boundless as ocean's tide 
Rolling in fullest pride, 
Through the earth, far and wick* 

Let there be light. 



10 Awake? put on strent/th, arm of the LortU 
Isa. li. 9. 

1 A RM of the Lord ! awake ! awake ! 

Put on Thy strength, the nations shake ; 
And let the world, adoring, see 
Triumphs of mercy wrought by Thee. 




L.M. 



SHRUBSOLEi 



638 



ALL NATIONS. 



2 Say to the heathen, from Thy throne, — 
I am Jehovah, God alone ! 

Thy voice their idols shall confound, 
And cast their altars to the ground. 

3 No more let human blood he spilt, — 
Yain sacrifice for human guilt ; — . 
But to each conscience he applied 

The blood that flowed from Jesus' side. 

4 Arm of the Lord, Thy power extend ; 
Let Mahomet's imposture end ; 
Break papal superstition's chain, 
And the proud scoffer's rage restrain. 

5 Let Zion's time of favour come : 

bring the tribes of Israel home : 

o 

And let our wondering eyes behold 
Gentiles and Jews in Jesus' fold. 

6 Almighty God ! Thy grace proclaim 
In every clime of every name ; 

Let adverse powers before Thee fall, 
And crown the Saviour, Lord of all. 



arm of the Lord, ail'ake as in the ancient 
days. — Isa. li. 9. 

1 "TVTOW may the Mighty arm awake, 

XS Which wonders wrought in ancient days : 
That Babylon's proud walls may shake, 
And God His own fair temple raise. 

2 Art Thou not still the same, God ? 
The same to hear, the same to save, 
As when Thy servant moved His rod 
At Thy command, and cleft the wave ? 

3 Thy power still sets the prisoner free ; 
Still wipes the mourner's tears away ; 
Thy power still makes the blind to see, 
And turns the darkest night to day. 




L.M. 



KELLY. 



639 



CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 



I Shine, Lord, upon the world around : 
To sinners let Thy grace be given ; 
So shall Thy people's songs abound, 
And angels feel new joy in heaven. 



tj hJ\j His dominion shall be from sea to sea. 
Zech. ix. 10. 

1 TESTIS, Immortal King, arise ; 

Rise and assert Thy sway ; 
Till earth subdued its tribute bring, 
And distant lands obey. 

2 Ride forth, Victorious Conqueror, ride, 

Till all Thy foes submit ; 
And all the powers of hell resign 
Their trophies at Thy feet* 

3 Send forth Thy word, and let it fly 

This spacious earth around ; 
Till every soul beneath the sun 
Shall hear the joyful sound. 

i . From sea to sea, from shore to shore. 
May Jesus be adored ; 
And earth with all her millions, shout 
Hosannas to the Lord. 



/vJL An ensign of the people \ — Isa. xi. 10. 

1 /CAPTAIN of Thine enlisted host, 

Display Thy glorious banner high ; 
The summons send from coast to coast, 
And call a numerous, army nigh. 

2 A solemn jubilee proclaim ; — 
Proclaim the great sabbatic day ; 
Assert the glories of Thy name ; 
Spoil Satan of his wished-for prey. 




CM. 



BURDER. 




L.M. 



C. WESLEY* 



ALL NATIONS. 



3 Bid, bid Thy heralds publish loud 
The peaceful blessings of Thy reign : 
And when they speak of sprinkling blood, 
The mystery to the heart explain. 



nJ I will pour . . .my Spirit upon all flesh. 



\J In all Thy plenitude of grace, 
Where'er the foot of man hath trod, 
Descend on our apostate race. 

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love 
To preach the reconciling word : 
Give power and unction from above, 
Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 

3 Be darkness, at Thy coming, light ; 
• Confusion, order in Thy path ; 

Souls without strength inspire with might ; 
Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 

4 Spirit of the Lord, prepare 

All the round earth her God to meet ; 
Breathe Thou abroad like morning air, 
Till hearts of stone begin to beat. 

5 Baptize the nations, far and nigh ; 
The triumphs of the cross record : 
The name of Jesus glorify, 

Till every kindred call Him Lord. 

6 God from eternity hath willed 
All flesh shall His salvation see : 
So be the Father's love fulfilled, 

The Saviour's sufferings crowned thro' Thee. 




L.M. 



MONTGOMERY. 




Acts ii. 17. 
SPIRIT of the living God, 



CHKISTIAN MISSIONS. 

6666,88. c. wesley. 

The trumpet of the jubilee. — Lev. xxv. 9, 

1 T>LOW ye the trumpet, blow ! 
jD The gladly solemn sound 
Let all the nations know, 

To earth's remotest bound. 
The year of Jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

2 Exalt the Lamb of God, — 
The sin- atoning Lamb ; 
Redemption by His blood 
Through all the world proclaim. 

The year of Jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

3 Ye, who have sold for nought 
Your heritage above, 

Shall have it back unbought, 

The gift of Jesus' love, 
The year of Jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

4 Ye sfeves of sin and hell, 
Your liberty receive ; 
And safe in Jesus dwell. 
And blest in Jesus live. 

The year of Jubilee is come, 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

5 The gospel trumpet hear, 
The news of heavenly grace ; 
Ye happy souls, draw near, 
Behold your Saviour's face. 

The year of Jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home, 

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ALL NATIONS. 

6 Jesus, our great High Priest, 
Hath fall atonement made. 
Ye weary spirits, rest ; 
Ye mourning souls, be glad. 

The year of Jubilee is come ; 

Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 




?S. D. MONTGOMERY. 

Hallelujah. — Rev. xix. 6. 



1 TTARK ! the song of Jubilee, 

X I Loud as mighty thunder's roar, 
Or the fulness of the sea, 
When it breaks upon the shore ; 
Hallelujah ! for the Lord 
God omnipotent shall reign : 
Hallelujah ! let the word 
Echo round the earth and main. 

2 Hallelujah ! hark ! the sound, 
From the centre to the skies, 
Wakes above, beneath, around, 
All creation's harmonies ; 

See Jehovah's banner furled, 

Sheathed His sword : — He speaks — 'tis done ; 

And the kingdoms of this world 

Are the kingdoms of His Son. 

3 He shall reign from pole to pole, 
With illimitable sway ; 

He shall reign, when like a scroll 
Yonder heavens have passed away : 
Then the end ; — beneath His rod 
Man's last enemy shall fall ; 
Hallelujah ! Christ in God, 
, Crocl in Christ, is all in all, 

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CHRISTIAN MISSIONS, 



CM. 



BRUCE. 



hJO The mountain of the Lord's house. 

Isaiah ii. 2. 
1 T3EH0LD! the mountain of the Lord 
-LJ In latter clays shall rise 
On mountain tops, above the hills, 



2 To this the joyful nations round, 

Ail tribes and tongues, shall flow ; 
Up to the hill of God —they'll say,— 
And to His house we'll go. 

3 The beam that shines from Zion's hill 

Shall lighten every land ; 
The King who reigns in Salem's towers 
Shall all the world command. 

4 Come, then, house of Jacob, come 

To worship at His shrine ; 
And, walking in the light of God, 
With holy beauties shine. 



The ransomed of the Lord shall return^.. to 
Zion. — Isa. xxxv. 10. 

1 T\AUGHTER of Zion ! from the dust 
-L' Exalt thy fallen head : 

Again in thy Redeemer trust ; 
He calls thee from the dead. 

2 Awake ! awake ! put on thy strength. 

Thy beautiful array : 
The day of freedom dawns at length, 
The Lord's appointed day. 

3 Rebuild thy walls, thy bounds enlarge, 

And send thy heralds forth : 
Say to the South, — give up thy charge, 
And keep not back, North ' 

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And draw the wondering eyes. 




CM. 



MONTGOMERY. 



ALL NATIONS. 

4 They come, they come ! — thine exiled bands, 

Where'er they rest or roam, 
Have heard thy voice in distant lands, 
And hasten to their home. 

5 Thus, though the universe shall burn, 

And God His works destroy, 
With songs the ransomed shall return, 
And everlasting joy. 



hi I Surely I come quickly. — Kev. xxii. 20. 

1 TESTIS, Thy church with longing eyes 
is For Thine expected coming waits ; 
When will the promised light arise, 
And glory beam from Zion's gates ? 

2 E'en now, when tempests round us fall, 
And wintry clouds o'ercast the sky, 
Thy words with pleasure we recall, 
And deem that our redemption's nigh. 

3 Come, Gracious Lord, our hearts renew, 
Our foes repel, our wrongs redress ; 
Man's rooted enmity subdue, 

And crown Thy gospel with success. 

4 come and reign o'er every land, 
Let Satan from his throne be hurled ; 
All nations bow to Thy command, 
And grace revive a dying world. 

5 Yes ; Thou wilt speedily appear : 
The smitten earth already reels, 
And not far off we seem to hear 
The thunder of Thy chariot- wheels, 

6 Teach us, in watchfulness and prayer, 
To wait for the appointed hour ; 
And fit us by Thy grace to share 

The triumphs of Thy conquering power. 




L.M. 



BATHURST. 



CHEISTIAN MISSIONS. 



C\0 S.M. BO»i*. 

/vO Behold, I come quickly. — Eev. iii. 11. 

1 /"^OME, Lord, and tarry not ; 
v_y Bring the long-looked-for day ; 

! why these years of waiting here, 
These ages of delay ? 

2 Gome, for the good are few ; 
They lift the voice in vain ; 

Faith waxes fainter on the earth, 
And love is on the wane. 

3 Come, for love waxes cold, 
Its steps are faint and slow ; 

Faith now is lost in unbelief ; 
Hope's lamp burns dim and low. 

4 Come, for creation groans, 
Impatient of Thy stay, 

Worn out with these long years of ill, 
These ages of delay. 

5 Come, and make all things new, 
Build up this ruined earth ; 

Eestore our faded Paradise, — 
Creation's second birth. 

6 Come, and begin Thy reign 
Of everlasting peace ; 

Come, take the kingdom to Thyself, 
Great King of Righteousness. 



646 



TIMES AND SEASONS, 



MORNING. 

L.M. KEN. 

21 y voice shalt thou hear ui the wiotninfl. 
Ps. v. 3. 

1 A WAKE, my soul, and with the sun 
J\- Thy daily stage of duty run : 
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise 

To pay thy morning sacrifice. 

2 Thy precious time misspent, redeem ; 
Each present day, thy last, esteem * 
Improve thy talent with due care ; 
For the Great Day thyself prepare. 

3 In conversation be sincere ; 

Keep conscience as the noon-tide clear. 
Think how All- seeing God thy ways, 
Thy every secret thought, surveys. 

i Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, 
And with the angels bear thy part, 
Who, all night long, unwearied sing 
High praise to the Eternal King. 

5 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept, 
And hast refreshed me while I slept. 
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, 
I may of endless life partake. 

6 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew : 
Scatter my sins as morning dew : 

Guard my first springs of thought and will, 
And with Thyself my spirit fill. 

7 Direct, control, suggest, this day, 
All I design, or do, or say ; 

That all my powers, with all their might, 
In Thy sole glory may unite. 



TIMES AND SEASONS. 

8 Praise God from whoin all blessings flow : 
Praise Him, all creatures here below : 
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host : 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

L.M. WATTS. 

In the morning shall my prayer prevent thee. 
Psa. lxxxviii. IB. 

1 f^i OD of the morning, at whose voice 
vX The cheerful sun makes haste to rise, 
And like a giant doth rejoice 

To run his journey through the skies : 

2 From the fair chambers of the east 
The circuit of his race begins, 
And without weariness or rest, 

Eound the whole earth he flies and shines : 

3 like the sun may I fulfil 

The appointed duties of the day ; 
With ready mind and active will 
March on and keep my heavenly way. 

4 Lord, Thy commands are clean and pure, 
Enlightening our beclouded eyes ; 

Thy threatenings just, Thy promise sure, 
' Thy gospel makes the simple wise. 

5 Give me Thy counsel for my guide, 
And then receive me to Thy bliss; 
All my desires and hopes beside 

Are faint and cold compared with this. 
QOI 886,886. Bartholomew. 

t'Ol And Samuel lay until the morning. 
1 Sam. iii. 15. 
1 T OKD, from my bed again I rise, 
J-J To offer up the sacrifice 

Of praise and prayer to Thee : 
I laid me down to sleep at night ; 
I trusted-in Thine arm of might ;— 
Thine arm protected me. 

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MORNING-. 



Uphold Thy servant through the day ; 
Direct my steps in wisdom's way ; 

Let me not turn aside : 
Let me not walk where scorners walk, 
Arid sinful men profanely talk ; 
Still be my God and Guide. 

CM. WATTS. 
& Day unto day uttereth speech. — Ps. xix. 2. 

1 /~\NCE more, my soul, the rising day 
vy Salutes thy waking eyes ; 

Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay 
To Him that rules the skies. 

2 Night unto night His name repeats ; 

The day renews the sound 
Wide as the heaven on which He sits, 
To turn the seasons round. 

3 'Tis He supports my mortal frame, 

My tongue shall speak His praise ; 
My sins would rouse His wrath to flame, 
And yet His wrath delays. 

4 Great God, let all my hours be Thine, 

Whilst I enjoy the light, 
Then shall my sun in smiles decline, 
And bring a pleasant night. 

a OO L.M. KEBLE. 

The Lord's mercies are new every morning. 
Lam. iii. 22, 23. 

1 r\ TIMELY happy, timely wise, 

Hearts that with rising morn arise : 
Eyes that the beam celestial view, 
Which evermore makes all things new. 

2 New every morning is the love 
Our wakening and uprising prove ; 
Through sleep and darkness safely brought, 
Restored to life and power and thought. 

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TIMES AND SEASONS. 



3 New mercies, each returning day, 
Hover around us while we pray ; 
New perils past, new sins forgiven, 

New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven. 

4 If on our daily course our mind 
Be set to hallow all we find, 

New treasures still, of countless price, 
God will provide for sacrifice. 

5 The trivial round, the common task 
Will furnish all we ought to ask ; 
Eoom to deny ourselves ; a road 
To bring us daily nearer God. 

6 Only, Lord, in Thy dear love, 
Fit us for perfect rest above ; 
And help us, this and every day, 
To live more nearly as we pray. 

|Q/j L.M. C. WESLEY. 

O^C Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 
1 Cor. x. 31. 

1 Tj^ORTH in Thy name, Lord, I go, 
J- My daily labour to pursue; 
Thee, only Thee, resolved to know, 

In all I think, or speak, or do. 

2 The task Thy wisdom has assigned, 
let me cheerfully fulfil ; 

In all Thy works Thy presence find, 
And prove Thy good and perfect will. 

3 Thee may I set at my right hand, 
Whose eyes my inmost substance see ; 
And labour on at Thy command, 
And offer all my works to Thee. 

4 Give me to bear Thine easy yoke, 
And every moment watch and pray ; 
And still to things eternal look, 
And hasten to Thy glorious day* 



MOBNING OR EVENING. 



5 For Thee delightfully employ 
Whate'er Thy bounteous grace hath given ; 
And run my even course with joy, 
And closely walk with Thee to heaven. 



00 Evening and morning, .Mill 1 pray. 

Ps. lv. 17. 

1 "Ti/TY God, how endless is Thy love ! 
JJtJl Thy gifts are every evening new ; 
And morning mercies from above 
Gently distil like early dew. 

2 Thou spreadst the curtains of the night, 
Great Guardian of my sleeping hours ; 
Thy sovereign word restores the light, 
And quickens all my drowsy powers. 

3 I yield my powers to Thy command, 
To Thee I consecrate my days ; 
Perpetual blessings from Thy hand 
Demand perpetual songs of praise. 



Ox) Now the eventide was come.- — Mark xi. 11. 

1 TTOSANNA, with a cheerful sound, 
XX To God's upholding hand ; 
Ten thousand snares attend us round, 

And yet secure we stand. 

2 That was a most amazing power 

That raised us with a word ; 
And every day and every hour 
We lean upon the Lord. 

8 Our life is forfeited by sin 
To God's avenging law ; 
We own Thy grace, Immortal King, 
In every breath we draw. 




MORNING OR EVENING. 
KM. 



WATTS. 




CM. 



WATTS. 



6 5 l 



TIMES AND SEASONS. 



4 God is our sun, whose daily light 
Our joy and safety brings ; 
Our feeble flesh lies safe at night 
Beneath His shadowing wings. 



3'y 8s., P.M. TOPLADY. 

I The angel of the Lord encampeth round about 
them that fear Him. — Ps. xxxiv. 7. 

1 TNSPIKER and Hearer of Prayer, 

-L Thou Shepherd and Guardian of Thine, 
My all to Thy covenant care, 
I, sleeping and waking, resign. 

2 If Thou art my shield and my sun, 
The night is no darkness to me ; 
And fast as my moments roll on, 
They bring me but nearer to Thee. 

3 Thy ministering spirits descend, 

To watch while Thy saints are asleep : 
By day and by night they attend, 
The heirs of salvation to keep. 

4 Bright seraphs, despatched from the throne, 
Bepair to their stations assigned ; 

And angels elect are sent down, 
To guard the elect of mankind. 

5 Their worship no interval knows ; 
Their fervour is still on the wing ; 
And while they protect my repose, 
They chant to the praise of my King. 

6 I, too, at the season ordained, 
Their chorus for ever shall join ; 
And love and adore, without end, 
Their faithful Creator, and mine. 



EVENING. 



OO L.M. 

00 I will both lay me down.,, and sleep, 

Psa. iv. 8. 

1 ri LORY to Thee, my God, this night, 
vJT For all the blessings of the light. 
Keep me, keep me, King of kings, 
Beneath Thine own Almighty wings. 

2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, 
The ill that I this day have done ; 
That with the world, myself, and Thee, 
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
The grave as little as my bed : 
Teach me to die, that so I may 
Rise glorious at the judgment-day. 

4 may my soul on Thee repose, 

And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close ; 
Sleep that may me more vigorous make, 
To serve my God when I awake. 

5 When in the night I sleepless lie, 

My soul with heavenly thoughts supply ; 
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, 
No powers of darkness me molest. 

6 ! when shall I in endless day, 
For ever chase dark sleep away, 
And hymns with the supernal choir 
Incessant sing, and never tire ? 

7 Praise God from whom all blessings flow 
Praise Him, all creatures here below : 
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host : 
Praise Father, £>on, and r Holy Ghost. 



TIMES AND SEASONS. 



CM. 



WATTS. 



My prayer... as the evening sacrifice, 
Psa. cxli. 2. 

1 THREAD Sovereign, let my evening £ 
JL' Like holy incense rise ; 

Assist the offerings of my tongue 
To reach the lofty skies. 

2 Through all the dangers of the day 

Thy hand was still my guard, 
And still to drive my wants away 
Thy mercy stood prepared. 

3 Perpetual blessings from above 

Encompass me around, 
But how few returns of love 
Hath my Creator found ! 

4 What have I done for Him that died 

To save my wretched soul ? 
How are my follies multiplied, 
Fast as my minutes roll ! 

5 Lord, with this guilty heart of mine 

To Thy dear cross I flee ; 
And to Thy grace my soul resign, 
To be renewed by Thee. 



-tv So Samuel ivent and lay down. 
1 Sam. iii. 9. 

1 mHIS night I lift my heart to Thee, 
J- Whose dwelling is in heaven above ; 
deign to hear and answer me, 

My Father—God of love. 

2 - Art Thou not, Lord, in every place? 
Is there a thing beneath Thy care ? 
Though angels only see Thy face, 

Yet Thou wt everywhere, 




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3 give Thine angels charge to keep 
Their wings spread over me this night ; 
Let them defend me — let me sleep 
Till darkness melts in light. 



I pray before Thee — day and night. 



1 FT1HUS far the Lord has led me on, 

JL Thus far His power prolongs my days 
And every evening shall make known 
Some fresh memorial of His grace. 

2 Much of my time has run to waste, 
And I perhaps am near my home ; 
But He forgives my follies past, 

He gives me strength for days to come. 

3 I lay my body down to sleep ; 
Peace is the pillow for my head, 
While well-appointed angels keep 
Their watchful stations round my bed. 

4 In vain the sons of earth or hell 
Tell me a thousand frightful things ; 
My God in safety makes me dwell 
Beneath the shadow of His wings. 

5 Faith in His name forbids my fear ; 
may Thy presence ne'er depart ; 
And in the morning make me hear 
The love and kindness of Thy heart. 

6 Thus when the night of death shall come, 
My flesh shall rest beneath the ground, 
And wait Thy voice to rouse my tomb, 
With sweet salvation in the sound, 




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Neh. i. 6. 



TIMES AND SEASONS. 



When thou liest down, thou shalt not be 
afraid. — Pro v. iii. 24. 

1 T^"RE I sleep, for every favour, 
J-i This day showed by my God P 

I will bless my Saviour. 

2 nry Lord, what shall I render 

To Thy name, still the same, 
Merciful and tender ? 

3 Leave me not, but ever love me ; 

Let Thy peace be my bliss, 
Till Thou hence remove me. 

4 Thou my rock, my guard, my tower, 

Safely keep, while I sleep, 
Me, with sovereign power. 

5 So, whene'er in death I slumber, 

Let me rise with the wise, 
Counted in their number. 



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He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber 
nor sleep. — Psa. cxxi. 4. 

1 TNTEBVAL of grateful shade, 
JL Welcome to my wearied head : 
Welcome slumber to mine eyes, 
Tired with glaring vanities. 

2 That kind eye, which cannot sleep, 
These defenceless hours shall keep : 
By my heavenly Father blest. ' 
Thus I give my powers to rest : — 

3 Heavenly Father, gracious name : 
Night and day His love the same : 
Thou, my ever-bounteous God. 
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EVENING. 



4 What if death my sleep invade, 
Should I be of death afraid ? 
Whilst encircled by Thine arm, 
Death may strike, but cannot harm. 

5 With Thy heavenly presence blest, 
Death is life, and labour rest. 
Welcome sleep or death to me, 
Still secure, for still with Thee. 



_b j: Abide with us... the day is far spent. 
Luke xxiv. 29. 

1 A BIDE with me, fast falls the eventide : 
A The darkness thickens : Lord, with me 

abide ; 

When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, 
Help of the helpless, abide with me. 

2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day ; 
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away ; 
Change and decay in all around I see : 

Thou who change st not, abide with me. 

§ Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, 
But as Thou dwell' st with Thy disciples, Lord : 
Familiar, condescending, patient, free, 
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me. 

4 Come not in terrors, as the King of kings, 
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings ; 
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea ; 
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me. 

5 I need Thy presence every passing hour ; 
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's 

power ? 

Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? 
Through cloud and sunshine, abide with me. 




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6 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless, 
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. 
Where is Death's sting ? where, Grave, thy 

victory ? 

I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 

7 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes, 
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the 

skies : 

Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain 

shadows flee : 
In life, in death, Lord, abide with me. 



He shall give His angels charge concerning 
thee.— Matt. iv. 6. 

1 TTEAR my prayer, Heavenly Faiher, 
JL JL Ere I lay me down to sleep : 

Bid Thine angels, pure and holy, 
Round my bed their vigil keep. 

2 Great my sins are, but Thy mercy 

Far outweighs them every one ; 
Down before the cross I cast them, 
Trusting in Thy help alone. 

3 Keep me, through this night of peril) 

Underneath its boundless shade ; 
Take me to Thy rest, I pray Thee, 
When my pilgrimage is made. 

4 None shall measure out Thy patience 

By the span of human thought : 
None shall bound the tender mercies 
Which Thy holy Son hath wrought. 

5 Pardon all my past transgressions, 

Give me strength for days to come ; 
Guide and guard me with Thy blessings 
Till Thine angels bid me home, 




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EVENING, 




He cjiveth His beloved sleep. 



Psa. cxxvii. 2. 

1 O UN of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, 
IO It is not night if Thou be near : 

may no earth-born cloud arise, 

To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 

2 When with dear friends sweet talk I hold, 
And all the flowers of life unfold, 

Let not my heart within me burn, 
Except in all I Thee discern. 

3 When the soft dews of kindly sleep 
My wearied eyelids gently steep, 

Be my last thought, — how sweet to rest 
For ever on my Saviour's breast ! 

4 Abide with me from morn till eve, 
For without Thee I cannot live : 
Abide with me when night is nigh, 
For without Thee I dare not die. 

5 Thou Framer of the light and dark, 
Steer through the tempest Thine own ark : 
Amid the howling wintry sea, 

We are in port if we have Thee. 

6 If some poor wandering child of Thine 
Have spurned, to-day, the voice divine, 
Now, Lord, the gracious work begin ; 
Let him no more lie down in sin, 

7 Watch by the sick : enrich the poor 
With blessings from Thy boundless store : 
Be every mourner's sleep to-night, 

kike infants' slumbers, pure and light. 
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8 Come near and bless us when we wake, 
Ere through the world our way we take : 
Till in the ocean of Thy love 
We lose ourselves in heaven above. 



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And the Sabbath drew on. — Luke xxiii. 54. 

1 O AFELY through another week, 
k_) God has brought us on our way : 
Let us now a blessing seek, 

On the approaching Sabbath-day. 
Day of all the week the best, 
Emblem of eternal rest. 

2 Mercies, multiplied each hour, 
Gracious Lord, our praise demand ; 
Guarded by Thy mighty power, 
Nourished by Thy bounteous hand, 
Now from worldly care set free, 
May we rest this night with Thee. 

3 When the morn shall bid us rise, 
May we feel Thy presence near : 
May Thy glory meet our eyes, 
When we in Thy house appear ; 
And may all our Sabbaths prove 
Foretastes of the joys above. 

£7tO Labour... to enter into that rest.- 
Heb. iv. 11. 
1 O OUL, thy week of toil is ended, 

And a voice, whilst world- cares fly, 
With the closing hours is blended, — 
Rest is coming, rest is nigh. 



SATURDAY evening. 



2 Nearing Sabbath, how I bless thee ! 

Let thy calmness fill my breast ; 
Let me even now possess thee ; 
And anticipate thy rest. 

3 Is my journey full of sadness, 

Through a desert wild and drear ? 
Be to me a well of gladness ; 
Bid me quite forget my fear. 

4 So when life's long week is over, 

Blessed it will be to die ; 
Angels whispering, as they hover, — 
Rest is coming, rest is nigh. 

5 Then the heavenly rest to enter, 

In Thy mercy, Lord, be mine : 
Rest of God ! the sun arid centre 
Of the bliss that is divine. 



To-morrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath. 



1 nnHE hours of evening close : 

J- The lengthened shadows, drawn 
O'er scenes of earth, invite repose, 
And wait the Sabbath- dawn. 

2 So let its calm prevail 
O'er forms of outward care : 

Nor thought for many things assail 
The still retreat of prayer. 

8 Our Guardian Shepherd near 
His watchful eye will keep ; 
And, safe from violence or fear, 
Will fold His flock to sleep. 




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MRS. CONDER. 



Ex. xvi. 23. 



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4 So may a holier light 

Than earth's, our spirits rouse, 
And call us, strengthened by His might, 
To pay the Lord our yows. 



Seed-time and harvest shall not cease. 
Gen. viii. 22. 

1 "FOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love, 
J- How rich Thy bounties are ! 
The changing seasons, as they move, 

Proclaim Thy constant care. 

2 When in the bosom of the earth 

The sower hid the grain, 
Thy goodness wrought its secret birth, 
And sent the early rain. 

8 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was Thine ; 
The plants in beauty grew ; 
Thou gav'st refulgent suns to shine, 
And soft refreshing dew. 

4 These varied mercies from above 

Matured the swelling grain : 
A kindly harvest crowns Thy love, 
And plenty fills the plain. 

5 We own and bless Thy gracious sway, 

Thy hand all nature hails ; 
Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day, 
Summer nor winter, fails. 

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CM. 



NEEDHAM. 



Ps. civ. 13. 

1 rTIO praise the ever-bounteous Lord, 
JL My soul, wake all thy powers ; 
He calls,' and at His voice come forth 

The smiling harvest-hours. 

2 His covenant with the earth He keeps ; 

My tongue, His goodness sing ; 
Summer and Winter know their time, 
His harvest crowns the Spring. 

3 Well pleased the toiling swains behold 

The waving yellow crop ; 
With joy they bear the sheaves away, 
And sow again in hope. 

4 Thus teach me, Gracious God, to sow 

The seeds of righteousness ; 
Smile on my soul, and with Thy beams 
The ripening harvest bless. 



OhJ The joy in harvest. — Isa. ix. 3. 

1 KEAT God, as seasons disappear, 
VJT And changes mark the rolling year, 
Thy favour still has crowned our days, 
And we would celebrate Thy praise. 

2 The harvest-song would we repeat : 
Thou givest us the finest wheat. 
The joys of harvest we have known : 
The praise, Lord, is all Thine own. 

3 Our tables spread, our garners stored, 
give us hearts to bless Thee, Lord : 
Forbid it, Source of light and love, 

That hearts and lives should barren prove. 




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TIMES AND SEASONS. 



4 Another harvest comes apace : 
Ripen our spirits by Thy grace, 
That we may calmly meet the blow 
The sickle gives to lay us low. 

5 That so, when angel-reapers come 
To gather sheaves to Thy blest home, 
Our spirits may be borne on high 

To Thy safe garner in the sky. 



COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OF THE 
YEAR. 

QKQ 7S. NEWTON. 

t/OO The Lord bless thee out of Z 'ion. 

Ps. cxxxiv. 3. 

1 T>LESS, Lord, the opening year 
JD To the souls assembled here : 
Clothe Thy word with power divine, 
Make us willing to be Thine. 

2 Now may fervent prayer arise 
Winged with faith, and pierce the skies ; 
Fervent prayer shall bring us down 
Gracious answers from Thy throne. 

3 Where Thou hast Thy work begun, 
Give new strength the race to run ; 
Scatter darkness, doubts, and fears ; 
Wipe away the mourners' tears. 

4 Bless us all, both old and young ; 
Call forth praise from every tongue ; 
Let our whole assembly prove 

All Thy power and all Thy love. 



COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OF THE YEAS. 




L.M. DODDRIDGE, 

Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. 



1 Sam. vii. 12. 

1 /~\UR Helper, God, we bless His name, 
\J' Whose love for ever is the same ; 
The tokens of whose gracious care 

Open and crown and close the year. 

2 Amidst ten thousand snares we stand, 
Supported by His guardian hand ; 
And see, when we review our ways, 
Ten thousand monuments of praise. 

3 Thus far His arm hath led us on ; 
Thus far we make His mercy known : 
And while we tread this desert land, 
New mercies shall new songs demand. 

4 Our grateful souls, on Jordan's shore, 
Shall raise one sacred pillar more ; 
Then bear in His bright courts above, 
Inscriptions of immortal love. 




L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

Having obtained help of God. 



Acts xxvi. 22. 

1 REAT God, we sing that mighty hand 
VX By which supported still we stand ; 
The opening year Thy mercy shows, 
That mercy crowns it till it close. 

2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, 
Still are we guarded by our God; 
By His incessant bounty fed, 

By His unerring counsel led. 

3 With grateful hearts the past we own ; 
The future, all to us unknown, 

We to Thy guardian care commit, 
Content with what Thou deemest fit. 

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In scenes exalted or depressed, 
Thou art our joy, and Thou our rest ; 
Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, 
Adored throughout our changing days. 
When death shall interrupt these songs, 
And seal in silence mortal tongues, 
Our Helper, God, in whom we trust, 
Shall keep our souls, and guard our dust. 

LM. DODDRIDGE. 

Thou croivnest the year tcith Thy goodness. 
Ps. lxv. 11. 

1 TjlTEENAL Source of every joy, 
JL^ Well may Thy praise our lips employ, 
While in Thy temple we appear, 
Whose goodness crowns the circling year. 

2 Seasons and months and weeks and days 
Demand successive songs of praise ; 
Still be the cheerful homage paid, 
With opening light and evening shade 

3 Here in Thy house shall incense rise, 
As circling Sabbaths bless our eyes : 
Still will we make Thy mercies known, 
Around Thy board, and round our own. 

4 may our more harmonious tongues 
In worlds unknown renew their songs ; 
And in those brighter courts adore, 
Where days and years revolve no more. 

CM. HEGINBOTHAM. 

Goodness... shall '-follow me all the days of 
my life. — Ps. xxiii. 6. 
1 f~^\ OD of our life ! Thy various praise 
VX Let mortal voices sound : 
Thy hand revolves our fleeting days, 
And brings the seasons round. 

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2 To Thee shall annual incense rise, 

Our Father and our Friend ; 
While annual mercies from the skies 
In genial streams descend. 

3 In every scene of life, Thy care 

In every age we see ; 
And constant as Thy favours are, 
So let our praises be. 

4 Still may Thy love, in every scene, 

In every age appear ; 
And let the same compassion deign 
To bless the opening year. 

5 keep this foolish heart of mine 

From anxious passion free ; 
Each comfort teach me to resign, 
And trust my all to Thee. 

6 If mercy smile, let mercy bring 

My wandering soul to God ; 
And in affliction I will sing, 
If Thou wilt bless the rod. 



Oij Li Him ice live and move and have our 
being. — Acts xvii. 28. 

1 /~Y GOD, my Helper, ever near, 

V_7 Crown with Thy smile the present year : 
Preserve me by Thy favour still 9 
And fit me for Thy sacred will. 

2 My safety, each succeeding hour, 
Depends on Thy supporting power : 
Accept my thanks for mercies past, 
And be my Guide while life shall last. 




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3 Let me not murmur or complain 



At what Thy wisdom shall ordain : 
Sickness or health may blessings prove, 
As ordered by Thy sovereign love. 

4 My moments move with winged haste, 
Nor know I which shall be the last : 
Danger and death are ever nigh, 
And I this year, perhaps, may die. 

5 Prepare me for the trying day, 
Then call my willing soul away : 
I'll quit the world at Thy command, 
And trust my spirit to Thy hand. 



tJOtf I beseech Thee, show me Thy glory. 
Ex. xxxiii. 18. 

1 l^TOW, Gracious Lord, Thine arm re^ 
Xi And make Thy glory known : 
Now let us all Thy presence feel, 

And soften hearts of stone. 

2 Help us to venture near Thy throne, 

And plead our Saviour's name ; 
For all that we can call our own, 
Is vanity and shame. 

3 From all the guilt of former sin 

May mercy set us free ; 
And let the year we now begin, — 
Begin and end with Thee. 

4 Send down Thy Spirit from above. 

That saints may love Thee more ; 
And sinners now may learn to love, 
Who never loved before. 

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NEWTON. 



COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OP THE YEAH. 

5 And when before Thee we appear 
In our eternal home, 
May growing numbers worship here, 
And praise Thee in our room. 

CM. DODDRIDGE. 

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle. 
Job. to. 6. 

REMARK, my soul, the narrow bounds 
Of the revolving year : 
How swift the weeks complete their rounds ! 
How short the months appear ! 

So fast eternity comes on, 

And that important day, 
When all that mortal life has done 

God's judgment shall survey. 

Yet, like an idle tale we spend 

The swift -advancing year ; 
And study artful ways to mend 

The speed of its career. 

Waken, God, my trifling heart, 

Its great concern to see ; 
That I may act a faithful part, 

And give the year to Thee. 

So shall their course more grateful roll, 

If future years arise ; 
Or this shall bear my happy soul 

To joy that never dies. 

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Let it alone this year also. — Luke xiii. 8. 

THE Lord of earth and sky, 
The God of ages, praise, 
Who reigns enthroned on high, 
Ancient of endless days : 
Who lengthens out our trial here, 
And spares us yet another vear. 

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2 Barren and withered trees, 

We cumbered long the ground s *} 
No fruit of holiness 
On our dead souls was found. 
Yet mercy stayed our doom severe- — 
! spare them yet another year. 

3 Jesus, Thy speaking blood 
For us obtained the grace ; 
! since there is bestowed 
On us this longer space, 

Let our spared lives Thy praise declare, 
And fruit unto perfection bear. 



Thou earnest them away as with a flood 



▼ t Hasted through the former year, 
Many souls their race have run, 
Never more to meet us here : 
Fixed in an eternal state, 
They have done with all below : 
We a little longer wait ; 
But how little, none can know. 

2 As the winged arrow flies, 
Speedily the mark to. find ; 

As the lightning from the skies 
Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; — ■ 
Swiftly thus our fleeting days 
Bear us down life's rapid stream. 
Upwards, Lord, our spirits raise ; 
All below is but a dream. 

3 Thanks for mercies past receive, 
Pardon of our sins renew : 
Teach us henceforth how to live 
With eteynity in view* 




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Ps. xc. 5. 

with ceaseless course the sun 



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YOUTH. 

Bless Thy word to young and old, 
Fill us with a Saviour's love ; 
And when life's short tale is told, 
May we dwell with Thee above, 



YOUTH. 

%9 CM. WATTS. 

O The Lord... is a great King. — Ps. xcv. 3, 
"OW glorious is our heavenly King, 
Who reigns above the sky ! 
How shall a child presume to sing 
His dreadful majesty ? 

2 How great His power is, none can tell ! 
Nor think how large His grace ! 
Not men below, nor saints that dwell 
On high before His face. 

8 Not angels that stand round the Lord 
Can search His secret will ; 
But they perform His heavenly word, 
And sing His praises still. 

4 Then let me join this holy train, 

And my first offerings bring ; 
The eternal God will not disdain 
To hear an infant sing. 

5 My heart resolves, my tongue obeys, 

And angels shall rejoice, 
To hear their mighty Maker's praise 
Sound from a feeble voice. 

QGA S.M. WAM-S. 

t/Udt Thou hast taught me from my youth. 
Ps. lxxi. 17. 
1 FTIHE praises of my tongue 
JL I offer to th8 Lord, 
That I was taught, and learned $o young, 
To read His holy word. 



TIMES AND SEASONS. 



2 Dear Lord, this book of Thine 
Informs me where to go, 

For grace to pardon all my sin, 
And make me holy too. 

3 may Thy Spirit teach, 
And make my heart receive, 

Those truths which all Thy servants preacn 
And all Thy saints believe. 

4 Then shall I praise the Lord, 
In a more cheerful strain, 

That I was taught to read His word, 
And have not learned in vain. 



I love them that love Me. — Prov. viii. 17. 

1 T~\EAE Jesus, ever at my side, 
JL' How loving must Thou be, 

To leave Thy home in heaven to guard 
A little child like me ! 

2 Thy beautiful and shining face 

I see not, though so near ; 
The sweetness of Thy soft, low voice 
I am too deaf to hear : 

3 I cannot feel Thee touch my hand 

With pressure light and mild, 
To check me, as my mother did, 
When I was but a child : 

4 But I have felt Thee in my thoughts, 

Fighting with sin for me ; 
And when my heart loves God, I know 
That love is all from Thee. 

5 And when, Dear Saviour, I kneel down, 

Morning and night, to prayer, 
Something there is within my heart 
Which tells me Thou art there : 




CM. 



FABER 



YOUTH. 



6 Yes ! when I pray, Thou prayest too — - 

Thy prayer is all for me ; 
But when I sleep, Thou sleepest not, 
But watchest patiently. 

7 To God the Father glory be, 

And to His only Son ; 
The same, Holy Ghost, to Thee, 
While ceaseless ages run i 



/?P CM. DODDRIDGE. 

UU Those that seek me early shall find me. 
Prov. viii. 17. 

1 "VTE hearts with youthful vigour warm, 

1 In smiling crowds draw near ; 
And turn from every mortal charm, 
A Saviour's voice to hear. 

2 He, Lord of all the worlds on high, 

Stoops to converse with you ; 
And lays His radiant glories by, 
Your friendship to pursue. 

3 The soul that longs to see My face, 

Is sure My love to gain ; 
And those that early seek My grace, 
Shall never seek in vain. 

4 What object, Lord, my soul should move ; 

If once compared with Thee ; 
What beauty should command my love, 
Like what in Christ I see '? 

5 Away, ye false, delusive toys, 

Yain tempters of the mind I 
'Tis here I fix my lasting choice, 
And here true bliss I find. 



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DODDKIDGE. 



U i The better part. — Luke x. 42. 

1 "DESET with snares on every hand, 
J3 In life's uncertain path I stand ; 
Saviour divine, diffuse Thy light, 

To guide my doubtful footsteps right. 

2 Engage this roving, treacherous heart, 
Great God ! to choose the better part ; 
To scorn the trifles of a day, 

For joys that none can take away. 

3 Then let the wildest storms arise : 
Let tempests mingle earth and skies ; 
No fatal shipwreck shall I fear ; 

But all my treasures with me bear. 

4 If Thou, my Jesus, still be nigh, 
Cheerful I live, and joyful die; 
Secure, when mortal comforts flee, 
To find ten thousand worlds in Thee. 



00 Wisdom is the principal thing. — Prov. iv. 7* 

1 T3ELIGI0N is the chief concern 
XV Of mortals here below ; 
May I its great importance learn, 

Its sovereign virtue know. 

2 Religion should our thoughts engage 

Amidst our youthful bloohi ; 
'Twill fit us for declining age, 
And for the awful tomb. 

8 may my heart, by grace renewed, 
Be my Redeemer's throne ; 
And be my stubborn will subdued <v 
His government to own* 




CM. 



FAWCETT. 



YOUTH. 

4 Let deep repentance, faith, and love, 

Be joined with godly fear ; 
And all my conversation prove 
My heart to be sincere. 

5 Let lively hope my soul inspire ; 

Let warm affections rise ; 
And may I wait with strong desire 
To mount above the skies. 

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I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye 
vie in vain. — Isa. xlv. 19. 

1 TT^EOM yon delusive scene, 

J- Where death and ruin smile, 

Beneath a treacherous mien, 

The sinner to beguile, 
The Saviour calls, hear His voice, 
And make His love your early choice, 

2 Down from the realms of light, 
To this dark world of woe, 
He came with speedy flight, 
Redemption to bestow : 

The Saviour calls, hear His voice, 
And make His love your only choice. 

8 With pardon in His hands, 

And purity and joy, 

How sweet are His commands! 

His bliss without alloy : 
The Saviour calls, hear His voice, 
And make His love your happy choice* 

4 Through life your Guard and Guide, 
In death your strength and stay, 
He'll keep you near His side, 
Nor ever turn away : 
The Saviour calls, hear His voice, 
And make His love your lasting choice. 

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S.M. FAWCETT. 

Wherewithal shall a yowifj man cleanse his 
way? — Psa. cxix. 9. 

1 "\TTITH humble heart and tongue, 

VV My God, to Thee I pray ; 
niake me learn, whilst I am young, 
How I may cleanse my way. 

2 Now, in my early days, 
Teach me Thy will to know : 

O God, Thy sanctifying grace 
Betimes on me bestow. 

3 Make an unguarded youth 
The object of Thy care; 

Help me to choose the way of truth, 
And fly from every snare. 

4 My heart, to folly prone, 
Kenew by power divine ; 

Unite it to Thyself alone, 
And make me wholly Thine. 

5 let Thy word of grace 

My warmest thoughts employ ; 
Be this, through all my following days. 
My treasure and my joy. 

6 To what Thy laws impart, 
Be my whole soul inclined ; 

let them dwell within my heart, 
And sanctify my mind. 

7 May Thy young servant learn 
By these to cleanse his way ; 

And may I here the path discern 
That leads to endless day. 

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THE DEATH OF YOUTH. 

CM. STEELE. 

. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut 
down. — Job xiv. 2. 

1 ~Y\T HEN blooming youth is snatched away 

t T By death's resistless hand, 
Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, 
Which pity must demand. 

2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, 

may tins truth, imprest 
With awful power, — I too must die, — 
Sink deep in every breast, 

3 Let this vain world delude no more : 

Behold the gaping tomb : 
It bids us seize the present hour ; 
To-morrow death may come. 

4 The voice of this alarming scene 

May every heart obey : 
Nor be the heavenly warning vain, 
Which calls to watch and pray. 

5 let us now to Jesus fly, 

Whose powerful arm can save : 
Then shall our hopes ascend on high, 
And triumph o'er the grave. 




ANNIVERSARIES. 

SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 

L.M. WATTS. 

Out of the mouths of babes... hast Thou 
ordained strength. — Psa. viii. 2. 
1 A LMIGHTY Ruler of the skies, 

Thro' the w T ide earth Thy name is spread ; 
And Thine eternal glories rise 
O'er all the heavens Thy hands have made. 

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TIMES AND SEASONS. 



2 To Thee the voices of the young 
A monument of honour raise ; 

And habes, with uninstructed tongue, 
Declare the wonders of Thy praise. 

3 Children amidst Thy temple throng 
To see their Great Redeemer's face ; 
The Son of David is their song, 
And young hosannas fill the place. 



Out of the months of babes Thou hast 
perfected praise. — Matt. xxi. 16. 

1 CA LORY to the Father give,— 
VJT God, in whom we move and live : 
Children's prayers He deigns to hear ; 
Children's songs delight His ear. 

2 Glory to the Son we bring, — 
Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King : 
Children, raise your sweetest strain 
To the Lamb, for He was slain. 

3 Glory to the Holy Ghost ; 
Be this day a Pentecost ; 
Children's minds may He inspire ; 
Touch their tongues with holy fire. 

4 Glory in the highest be 
To the blessed Trinity, 
For the gospel from above, 
For the word, that God is love. 



• ^fc Train up a child in the way ho should go. 

Prov. xxii. 6. 
1 TVLEST work, the youthful mind to win, 
-D And turn the rising race 
From the deceitful paths of sin, 




MONTGOMERY. 




CM. 



STRAPHAN. 



To seek redeeming grace. 



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ANNIVERSARIES, 

2 Children our kind protection claim; 

And God will well approve, . 
When infants learn to lisp His name. 
And their Redeemer love. 

3 Be ours the bliss, in wisdom's way 

To guide untutored youth ; 
And show the mind which went astray 
The Way, the Life, the Truth. 

4 Thy Spirit, Father, on us shed, 

And bless this good design : 
The honours of Thy name be spread, 
And all the glory Thine. 

664,6664. clem. alex. 

He shall gather the lambs with His arm. 
Isa. xl. 11. 

1 SHEPHERD of tender youth, 
O Guiding, in love and truth, 

Through devious ways ; 
Christ, our triumphant King, 
We come Thy name to sing, 
And here our children bring, 

To shout Thy praise. 

2 Thou art our Holy Lord, 
The all- subduing Word, 

Healer of strife: 
Thou didst Thyself abase, 
That from sin's deep disgrace 
Thou mightest save our race, 

And give us life. 

3 wisdom's Great High Priest ; 
Thou hast prepared the feast 

Of holy love ; 
And in our mortal pain, 
None calls on Thee in vain: 
Help Thou dost not refrain,—-.^ 

Help from above. 

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TIMES AND SEASONS. 

4 Be ever near our side, 

Our Shepherd and our Guide, 

Our staff and song : 
Jesus, Thou Christ of God, 
By Thy perennial word, 
Lead us where Thou hast trod ; 

Make our faith strong. 

5 So now, and till we die, 
Sound we Thy praises high, 

And joyful sing. 
Infants, and the glad throng 
Who to Thy church belong, 
Unite, and swell the song 

To Christ our King. 



GENERAL CHARITIES. 



Jf} L.M. AVELING. 

I that Ishmael might lire before Thee. 
Gen. xvii. 18. 

1 T ORD of the lofty and the low, 

J-^ Whose heart with tender pity yearns, 
From Thee divine compassions flow 
To him who from transgression turns. 

2 Thou, who didst leave the world of light, 
To dwell with man — his woes to share ; 
To put the powers of hell to flight, 

Be present now to hear our prayer. 

3 To raise the fallen, free the slave, 
Reclaim the outcast ; from the powej 
Of sin and death the soul to save, 

help us, Saviour, every hour. 

4 Help us, our work of faith and love 
With sleepless ardour to pursue ; 
Till, in the realms of bliss above, 
Thy glorious face unveiled we view. 



FAMILY WORSHIP. 



CM. BODEN. 

Pure religion is, to visit the fatherless and 
widow. — <Jas. i. 27. 

1 T) RIGHT source of everlasting love, 
JD To Thee our souls we raise, 
And to Thy sovereign bounty rear 

A monument of praise. 

2 Thy mercy gilds the path of life 

With every cheering ray ; 
Kindly restrains the rising tear, 
Or wipes that tear away. 

3 To scenes of woe, to beds of pain, 

Our willing feet repair ; 
And with the gifts Thy hand bestows, 
Relieve the mourners there. 

4 The widow's heart shall sing for joy, 

The orphan shall be glad ; 
And hungering souls we'll gladly point 
To Christ the Living Bread. 

5 Thus passing through the vale of tears 

Our useful light shall shine, 
And others learn to glorify 
Our Father's name divine. 




DOMESTIC KELIGION, 



FAMILY WORSHIP. 

(VYQ L.M. DODDRIDGE. 

tf § (J He will command his .. .household after him. 
Gen. xviii. 19. 
1 TT^ATHER of men, Thy care we bless, 
J- Which crowns our families with peace : 
From Thee they sprang, and by Thy hand 
Their root and branches are sustained. 

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2 To God, most worthy to be praised, 
Be our domestic altars raised ; 

Who, Lord of heaven, scorns not to dwell 
With saints, in their obscurest cell. 

3 To Thee may each united house, 
Morning and night, present its vows : 
Our servants there, and rising race, 
Be taught Thy precepts and Thy grace. 

4 may each future age proclaim 
The honours of Thy glorious name ; 
While pleased and thankful, we remove 
To join the family above. 



The God of all the families of Israel. 
Jer. xxxi. 1. 

OGOD of families, we own 
Thy constant care ; before Thy throne 
We humbly bow the suppliant knee, 



2 God of families, forgive 
Our daily sins ; and receive 
The humble tribute of our praise, 
For all the love that crowns our days. 

3 God of families, we pray 

Thy guardian care from day to day ; 
give, nor more may we desire, 
The food and raiment we require. 

4 God of families, impart, 

To each an understanding heart ; 
The knowledge of Thy will bestow, 
And grace to practise what we know. 




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And pay our 



f morning 
^ evening 



vows to Thse. 



FAMILY WORSHIP. 



5 And when on earth we cease to be, 
As now, a happy family ; 
To us, God, may it be given 
To be a family in heaven. 



S.M. S. FLETCHER© 

Every good glft...cometh down from the 
Father of lights. — Jas. i. 17. 

1 T7UTHER of life and light^ 

-I- To Thee our song we raise : 
For all the mercies of the night 
Accept our humble praise. 

2 Thy providential care 

Our morning board has spread ; 
may our souls Thy favour share, 
And eat the living bread. 

3 Thus strengthened by Thy grace, 
In duty's path to run, 

Our faith and hope in Christ we place, 
And say, — Thy will be done ! 

4 And when the vesper's peal 
From toil recalls us home, 

Before Thy mercy- seat we'll kneel, 
And pray — Thy kingdom come ! 



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CM. DODDRIDGE. 

The Lord blessed the house. 
1 Chron. xiii. 14. 



1 QHINE on our souls, Eternal God, 
KJ With rays of beauty shine ; 
O let Thy favour crown our days, 
And all their round be Thine. 



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DOMESTIC RELIGION. 



2 With Tliee let every week begin ; 

With Thee each day be spent ; 
For Thee each fleeting hour improved, 
Since each by Thee is lent. 

3 Thus cheer us through the desert road, 

Till all our labours cease, 
And heaven refresh our weary souls 
With everlasting peace. 



e 'OrJ David returned to bless his household. 
2 Sam. vi. 20. 

1 T ORD, as a family we meet, 
J-J Thy goodness to proclaim ; 
We wait before Thy mercy- seat, 

And plead the Saviour's name. 

2 Weary and faint, by cares oppressed, 

We still are travelling on 
To that bright land of peace and rest. 
Where our Forerunner's gone. 

3 Grant us Thy cheering grace, Lord, 

Thy mercy freely give ; 
Speak by Thy Spirit and Thy word, 
That we may hear and live. 

4 Pardoned, accepted, reconciled, 

Through Christ's atoning blood % 
May each one feel himself a child 
Of Thee, our Father, God. 

684 




CM. 



S. FLETCHER. 



FAMILY WORSHIP, 



QQQ CM. DODDRIDGE. 

tJOO In the fear of the Lord all the day. 
Pro v. xxiii. 17. 

1 rilHRICE happy souls,who,born from heaven, 
JL While yet they sojourn here, 

Thus all their days with God begin, 
And spend them in His fear. 

2 'Midst hourly cares may love present 

Its incense to Thy throne : 
And, while the world our hands employs, 
Our hearts be Thine alone. 

3 As sanctified to noblest ends, 

Be each refreshment sought ; 
And by each various providence 
Some wise instruction brought. 

4 When to laborious duties called, 

Or by temptations tried, 
We'll seek the shelter of Thy wings, 
And in Thy strength confide. 

5 As different scenes of life arise, 

Our grateful hearts would be 
With Thee, amidst the social band ; 
In solitude, with Thee. 

6 In solid, pure delights like these, 

Let all our days be passed ; 
Nor shall we then impatient wish, 
Nor shall we fear the last. 



CM. K. WHITE. 

To seek of Him a right ivay. — Ezra viii. 21. 
1 /~\ LORD, another day is flown, 
yj And we, a feeble band, 
Are met once more before Thy throne, 
To bless Thy fostering hand. 

685 



DOMESTIC BEL-IGION. 



2 Thy heavenly grace to each impart ; 

All evil far remove ; 
And shed abroad in every heart 
Thine everlasting love. 

3 Our souls, obedient to Thy sway, 

In Christian bonds unite: 
Let peace and love conclude the day, 
And hail the morning light. 

4 Thus cleansed from sin, and wholly Thine, 

A flock by Jesus led, 
The Sun of Righteousness shall shine 
In glory on our head. 

5 still restore our wandering feet, 

And still direct our way 
Till worlds shall fail, and faith shall greet 
The dawn of endless day. 

8.7. EDMESTON* 

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy 
dwelling. — Psa. xci. 10. 

1 Q< AVIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, 
k3 Ere repose our spirits seal. 

. Sin and want we come confessing : 

Thou canst save, and Thou canst heah 

2 Though destruction walk around lis, 

Though the arrows past us fly, 
Angel-guards from Thee surround us ; 
We are safe for Thou art nigh. 

3 Though the night be dark and dreary, 

Darkness cannot hide from Thee; 
Thou art He who, never weary, 
Watchest where Thy people be. 

4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us, 

And our couch become our tomb, 
May the morn in heaven awake us, 
Clad in light, and deathless bloom, 

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FAMILY WORSHIP. 



CM. MASON. 

Let my prayer be set forth.., as incense. 
Psa. cxli. 2. 

1 l^TOW from the altar of our hearts, 
-LA Let incense -flames arise. 
Assist us, Lord, to offer up 

Our evening sacrifice. 

2 Awake ! our love ; awake ! our joy : 

Awake ! our heart and tongue ; 
Sleep not when mercies loudly call ; 
Break forth into a song. 

3 Minutes and mercies multiplied 

Have made up all this day : 
Minutes came quick, but mercies were 
More fleet and free than they. 

4 New time, new favours, and new joys 

Do a new song require : 
Till we shall praise Thee as we would, 
Accept our hearts' desire. 

5 Lord of our time, whose hand hath set 

New time upon our score ; 
Thee may we praise for all our time, 
When time shall be no more. 



Ofy 664,6664. 

I Now let it please Thee to bless the house of 

Thy servant. — 2 Sam. vii. 29. 

1 Tjl ATHER of love and power, 

J- Guard Thou our evening hour, 

Shield with Thy might. 
For all Thy care this day 
Our grateful thanks we pay, 
And to our Father pray,— 

Bless us to-night. 

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Domestic religion. 



2 Jesus, Imnianuel, 

Come in Thy love to dwell 

In hearts contrite ; 
For all our sins we grieve, 
But we Thy grace receive, 
And in Thy word believe ; 
Bless us to-night. 

3 Spirit of truth and love, 
Life-giving, Holy Dove, 

Shed forth Thy light: 
Heal every sinner's smart, 
Still every throbbing heart, 
And Thine own peace impart ; 

Bless us to-night. 



00 A nd both Jesus teas called and His disciples 

to the marriage, — John ii. 2. 

1 Q< AVIOUR, let Thy sanction rest 
k3 On the union witnessed now ; 
Be it with Thy presence blest ; 
Ratify the nuptial vow ; 
Hallowed let this union be, 

With each other, and with Thee. 

2 Thou in Cana didst appear, 
At a marriage feast like this ; 
Deign to meet us, Saviour, here, 
Fountain of unmingled bliss ! 
Crown with joy this festive board — ■ 
Joy that earth cannot afford. 



MARRIAGE. 




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688 



A NEW HOME. 



8 We, no miracle require — 
Turning water into wine — 
All our panting hearts desire 
Is to taste Thy love divine : 
Holy influence from above 
Consecrating earthly love. 

-A Let the path our friends pursue 
From this hour together trod, 
Many though its days, or few, 
Be a pilgrimage to God ; 
To the land where rest is given, 
To our Father's house in heaven, 



He blessetJc the habitation of the justs 



1 FT1HOTJ Sovereign Lord of earth and skies? 
JL Supremely good, supremely wise, 

Fix Thou the place of our abode ; 
But may we still live near to God. 

2 Where'er our dwelling shall be found, 
We will Thy throne of grace surround ; 
An altar to Thy name will raise, 
With sacrifice of prayer and praise. 

3 With faith and with devotion, Lord, 
Teach us this day to hear Thy word, 
Grant us Thy light to learn Thy will, 
And strength our duties to fulfil. 

4 Our circle with Thy presence bless : 
Keep out each root of bitterness ; 
And may, to each, the. last remove 
Be to the mansions of Thy love. 



A NEW HOME. 




L.M. 



Prov. iii. 33. 



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DOMESTIC RELIGION. 



CM. 



And there budded an altar unto the Lord, 
Gen. xii. 8. 

1 /^i REAT God, where'er we pitch our tent, 
VJT Let us an altar raise ; 

And there with humble frame present 
Our sacrifice of praise. 

2 To Thee we give our health and strength , 

While health and strength shall last ; 
For future mercies humbly trust, 
Nor e'er forget the past. 



d JL Show -piety at home, — 1 Tim. v. 4. 

1 TTAPPY the home when God is there, 
-1~L And love fills every breast ; 

Where one their wish, and one their prayer, 
And one their heavenly rest. 

2 Happy the home where Jesus' name 

Is sweet to every ear ; 
Where children early lisp His fame, 
And parents hold Him dear. 

8 Happy the home where prayer is heard, 
And praise is wont to rise, 
Where parents love the sacred word. 
And live but for the skies. 

4 Lord ! let us in our homes agree, 
This blessed peace to gain ; 
Unite our hearts in love to Thee, 
A.nd love to all will reign. 




CM. 



NATIONAL HYMNS. 

8.7.D. C. WESLEY. 

The peace of God, which passeth all under- 
standing. — Phil. iv. 7. 

1 jDEACE be to this habitation , 
-L Peace to all that dwell herein ; 
Peace, the earnest of salvation ; 

Peace, the fruit of pardoned sin ; 
Peace, that speaks the heavenly Giver ; 

Peace to worldly minds unknown ; 
Peace divine, that lasts for ever; 

Peace that conies from God alone. 

2 Prince of Peace, be ever near us ; 

Fix in all our hearts Thy home ; 
With Thy gracious presence cheer us ; 

Let Thy sacred kingdom come. 
Raise to heaven our expectation ; 

Give our favoured souls to prove 
Glorious and complete salvation. 

In the realms of bliss above* 



NATIONAL HYMNS. 

QrtO C.M. WATTS. 

UuO The things thai are Ccesar' > s...the things 
thai are God's. — Mark xii. 17. ', 

1 TMTEENAL Sovereign of the sky, 
J-J And Lord of all below, 

We mortals td Thy majesty 
Our first Obedience owe. 

2 Our souls adore Thy throne supreme, 

And bless Thy providence 
For magistrates of meaner name ? 
Our glory and defence. 

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NATIONAL HYMNS. 



3 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand, 

While virtue finds reward ; 
And sinners perish from the land 
By justice and the sword. 

4 Let Caesar's due be ever paid 

To Cassar and his throne ; 
But consciences and souls were made 
To be the Lord's alone. 



1 13EHOLD, Lord, before Thy throne 
J-J Thy mourning people bend : 

"Pis on Thy sovereign grace alone 
Our humble hopes depend. 

2 Tremendous judgments from Thy hand 

Thy dreadful power display ; 
Yet mercy spares this guilty land, 
And yet we live to pray. 

3 Great God ! and why is Britain spared, 

Ungrateful as we are ? 
make Thine awful warnings heard, 
While mercy cries, Forbear ! 

4 Turn us, turn us, blessed Lord, 

By Thine almighty grace ; 
Then shall our hearts obey Thy word, 
And humbly seek Thy face. 

5 Hear Thou our prayers, and grant us aid ; 

Bid war and discord cease : 
Heal the sad breach that sin has made, 
And bless our land with peace. 

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CM. 



STEELE. 



CONFESSION, 



CM. 



HART. 



Who can tell if God will... turn ? 
Jonah iii. 9. 

1 T" OKD, look on all assembled here, 
JLJ Who in Thy presence stand 

To intercede with prayer sincere 
For this our sinful land. 

2 may we all, with one consent, 

Fall low before Thy throne ; 
With tears the nation's sins lament,— 
The churches' and our own. 

3 Great God of Hosts, deliverance bring ; 

Guide those who hold the helm ; 
Support the State, preserve the King, 
And spare the guilty realm. 

4 Or, should the dread decree be past, 

And we must feel the rod, 
Let faith and patience hold us fast 
To our correcting God, 



*J\J We will remember the name of the Lord, 
Psa. xx. 7. 

1 RE AT God of heaven and earth, arise, 
VJT And hear our loud united cries ; 

See Britain bow before Thy face 
Throughout her isles, and seek Thy grace, 

2 Our trust is not in mortal hosts, 

Nor in the fleets that guard our coasts ; 
Thine is the land, and Thine the main, 
"While human force and skill are vain. 

3 Our guilt might draw Thy vengeance clown 
On every shore, on every town ; 

But view us, Lord, with pitying eye, 
And lay Thy lifted thunder by. 




L.M. 



DODDRIDGE. 



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NATIONAL HYMNS. 



4 Forgive the follies of our times, 

And purge our land from all its crimes ; 
Keformed, and decked with grace divine, 
Let governors and people shine, 

L.M., 6 lines, triplets. 
Pray unto the Lord for it. — Jer. xxix. 7. 

1 TT7ITH grateful hearts, with joyful tongues, 

V V To God we raise united songs ; 

His power and mercy we proclaim. 
Through every age may Britons own, 
Jehovah here has fixed His throne, 

And triumph in His mighty name. 

2 Long as the moon her course shall run, 
Or men behold the circling sun, 

God, in Britain hold Thy reign ! 
Crown her just counsels with success, 
With truth and peace her borders bless. 

And all Thy sacred rights maintain. 

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JtjO For Thou blessest, Lord, and it shall be 
blessed. — 1 Chron. xvii. 27. 

1 f^i OD bless our native land, 
vJT Firm may she ever stand, 

Through storm and night ; 
When the wild tempests rave, 
Kuler of winds and wave, 
Do Thou our country save, 

By Thy great might. 

2 For her our prayer shall rise 
To God above the skies ; 

On Him we wait. 
Thou who art ever nigh, 
Guarding with watchful eye, 
To Thee alone we cry, — 

God save the State! 



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Blessed is the nation ivltose God is the Lord, 
Psa. xxxiii. 12. 

1 C[ WELL the anthem, raise the song ; 
O Praises to our God belong ; 
Saints and angels join to sing 
Praises to the heavenly King. 

2 Blessings from His liberal hand 
Flow around this happy land : 
Kept by Him, no foes annoy ; 
Peace and freedom we enjoy. 

3 Here, beneath a virtuous sway, - 
May we cheerfully obey ; 7 , 
Never feel oppression's rod, 

Ever own and worship God. 

4 Hark ! the voice of nature sings 
Praises to the King of kings ! 
Let us join the choral song, 
And the grateful notes prolong. 



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CM. WREFORD. 

Pray unto the Lord for it. — Jer. xxix. 7. 

LORD, while for all mankind we pra$, 
Of every clime and coast, 
hear us for our native land,— 
The land we love the most. 

Our father's sepulchres are here, 

And here our kindred dwell : 
Our children too ; — how should we love 

Another land so well ! 

guard our shores from every foe, 

With peace our borders bless : 
With prosperous times our cities crown, 

Our fields with plenteousness. 



NATIONAL HYMNS. 



4 Unite us in the sacred love 

Of knowledge, truth, and Thee : 
And let our hills and valleys shout 
The songs of liherty. 

5 Here may religion pure and mild, 

Upon our Sabbaths smile ; 
And piety and virtue reign, 
And bless our native isle. 

6 Lord of the nations, Thus to Thee 

Our country we commend ; 
Be Thou her refuge and her trust. 
Her Everlasting Friend. 



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INDEX OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 



No. 

A charge to keep I have 566 

A good High Priest is come 396 

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide 944 

Above the heavens' created rounds 48 

Absent from flesh, blissful thought 723 

According to Thy gracious word 865 

Again returns the day of holy rest 760 

Alas ! and did my Saviour bleed 576 

All hail, Incarnate God 412 

All hail the power of Jesus' name 414 

All hail, triumphant Lord m 392 

All hail, victorious Lord 172 

All people that on earth do dwell 153 

All scenes alike engaging prove 681 

All that I was, my sin, my guilt 574 

All ye nations, praise the Lord 186 

All ye that love the Lord, rejoice 247 

All ye that pass by 375 

Almighty Father of mankind 104 

Almighty God, Thy word is cast 790 

Almighty King, whose wondrous hand 284 

Almighty Maker, God 271 

Almighty Maker of my frame 482 

Almighty Ruler of the skies 972 

Amidst Thy wrath remember love 51 

And am I born to die 487 

And is there, Lord, a cross for me 650 

And is this life prolonged to me 488 

And must this body die 738 

And will the great eternal God 884 

Angels, from the realms of glory 343 

Another six days' work is done 753 

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat 802 

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INDEX, 

No. 

Are we tlie soldiers of the cross 623 

Arise, my soul, my joyful powers 663 

Arise, my tender est thoughts, arise 907 

Arise, King of grace, arise 218 

Arm of the Lord, awake, awake 918 

As high as the heavens, and as vast 49 

As much have I of worldly good 348 

As pants the hart for cooling streams 57 

Assembled at Thy great command , 913 

At Thy command, our dearest Lord 863 

Author of faith, eternal Word 540 

Awake, and sing the song 339 

Awake, my heart ; arise, my tongue 694 

Awake, my soul, and with the sun 929 

Awake, my soul, in joyful lays 366 

Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve 617 

Awake, my zeal ; awake, my love 618 

Awake, our souls ; away, our fears 616 

Awake, ye saints, awake * 758 

Away from every mortal care .. 769 

Backward with humble shame we look 476 

Before Jehovah's awful throne 152 

Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme 269 

Begone, unbelief, my Saviour is near 608 

Behold a stranger at the door 509 

Behold 1kw\ glorious is yon sky 749 

Behold, O Lord, before Thy throne 994 

Behold the amazing sight 377 

Behold the blind their sight receive 350 

Behold the expected time draw near 909 

Behold the glories of the Lamb 303 

Behold the grace appears 342 

Behold the lofty sky 19 

Behold the morning sun , 18 

Behold the mountain of the Lord 925 

Behold the Saviour of mankind 378 

Behold the sure foundation-stone 187 

Behold the throne of grace 801 - 

Behold the woman's promised seed 346 

Behold, what wondrous grace 556 

Beset with snares on every hand 967 

698 



PSALMS AND HYMNS, 

No, 

Beyond, beyond that boundless sea 264 

Beyond the glittering starry skies 389 

Bless, O Lord, the opening year 953 

Bless, my soul, the living God 160 

Blessed are the sons of God 557 

Blessed Redeemer, how divine 582 

Blest are the humble souls that see S0Q 

Blest are the sons of peace 

Blest are the souls that hear and know 129 

Blest are the undefiled in heart 190 

Blest be the dear uniting love 847 

Blest be the everlasting God 737 

Blest be the Father and His love 448 

Blest be the Lord who heard my prayer 3(5 

Blest be the wisdom and the power 298 

Blest is the man, for ever blest : 41 

Blest is the man who shuns the place 1 

Blest is the man whom mercies move 55 

Blest is the tie that binds 832 

Blest morning whose young dawning rays 755 

Blest work, the youthful mind to win 974 

Blow ye the trumpet, blow 923 

Bowed with a sense of sin, I faint 526 

Bread of heaven, on Thee- 1 feed 887 

Brethren, let us join to bless , 314 

Bright as the sun's meridian blaze' 910 

Bright King of glory, dreadful God 308 

Bright source of everlasting love 977 

Broad is the road that leads to death 645 

Brother in Christ, and well-beloved 841 

Buried in shadows of the night 479 

Captain of Thine enlisted host 921 

Chief Shepherd of Thy chosen sheep SU4 

Children of the heavenly King 630 

Christ and His cross is all our theme 501 

Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day 385 

Churches of Christ, by God's right hand 905 

("V- ' ^vmonious tongues 393 

y*<k t descend and dwell 674 

and Holy Ghost 859 

it, heavenly Dove 436 

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INDEX. 

No. 

Come, happy souls, approach your God 498 

Come hither, all ye weary souls 507 

Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire 429 

Come, Holy Spirit, come 435 

Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove 430 

Come in, thou blessed of "the Lord 837 

Come in, ye chosen of the Lord 842 

Come, let us join our cheerful songs 315 

Come, let us join our friends above 708 

Come, let us lift our joyful eyes 395 

Come, let us lift our voices high 880 

Come, Lord, and tarry not 928 

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare 807 

Come, O come, with sacred lays 255 

Come, O Thou all- victorious Lord 522 

Come on, my partners in distress 631 

Come, sound His praise abroad • 140 

Come, Thou Almighty King 782 

Come, Thou everlasting Spirit 876 

Come, Thou fount of every blessing 666 

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus 777 

Come, Thou soul-transforming Spirit 788 

Come to Calvary's holy mountain 510 

Come to our poor nature's night 438 

Come, we that love the Lord 693 

Come, ye sinners, }30or and wretched 511 

Command Thy blessing from above 784 

Communion of my Saviour's blood 872 

Consider all my sorrows, Lord 199 

Creator Spirit, by whose aid 433 

Crown Him with many crowns 413 

Daughter of Zion, from the dust 926 

Day by day the manna fell 591 

Day of Judgment, day of wonders 419 

Dear Jesus, ever at my side 965 

Dear Lord, accept a sinful heart 537 

Dear Refuge of my weary soul 612 

Dear Shepherd of Thy people, hear 885 

Dearest of all the names above 324 

Deathless principle, arise 724 

Deep in our hearts let us record 99 

700 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

No. 

Deep in the dust, before Thy throne 475 

Depth of mercy, can there be 528 

Descend from heaven, immortal Dove 609 

Did Christ o'er sinners weep 502 

Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord 794 

Do flesh and nature dread to die 716 

Do I believe what Jesus saith 620 

Do not I love Thee, my Lord 587 

Dread Sovereign, let my evening song 939 

Dying souls, fast bound in sin 514 

Each other we have owned » 843 

Early, my God, without delay 82 

Enthroned on high, Almighty Lord 426 

Ere God had built the mountains 306 

Ere I sleep, for every favour 942 

Ere the blue heavens were stretched abroad ... 305 

Eternal God, our wondering souls 683 

Eternal God, we look to Thee 654 

Eternal Light, eternal Light 261 

Eternal Power, whose high abode 257 

Eternal Source of every joy 956 

Eternal Sovereign of the sky 993 

Eternal Spirit, by whose power 432 

Eternal Spirit, we confess 431 

Eternal Wisdom, Thee we praise 275 

Exalt the Lord our God 150 

Faith is the brightest evidence 60S 

Faith, 'tis a precious grace 539 

Far as Thy name is known 69 

Far from my heavenly home 230 

Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone ... 678 

Far from the world, O Lord, I flee 679 

Father, behold with gracious eyes 780 

Father, how wide Thy glories shine 299 

Father, I bless Thy gentle hand 200 

Father, I know that all my life 590 

Father, I long, I faint to see 712 

Father, I sing Thy wondrous grace 98 

Father of all, in whom alone 469 

Father of boundless grace 822 

701 . 



INDEX. 

No. 

Father of eternal grace 359, 915 

Father of heaven, whose love profound 447 

Father of life and light 980 

Father of love and power 987 

Father of men, Thy care we bless 978 

Father of mercies, bow Thine ear 892 

Father of mercies, condescend 900 

Father of mercies, in Thy house 891 

Father, to Thy sinful child 535 

Father, whate'er of earthly bliss 601 

Firm and unmoved are they 208 

Firm as the earth Thy gospel stands 673 

For a season called to part 848 

For ever blessed be the Lord 238 

For ever here my rest shall be 875 

For ever Avill I bless the Lord 46 

For mercies countless as the sands 287 

Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go 934 

Fountain of mercy, God of love ♦ 950 

From all evil, all temptation * * 637 

From all that dwell below the skies 185 

From deep distress and troubled thoughts 214 

From distant corners of our land 886 

From Egypt's bondage come . * 4 ....*<** * 710 

From Greenland's icy mountains <* 912 

From the cross uplifted high * « 506 

From the rich treasures of His word 317 

From Thee, my God, my joys shall rise 711 

From yon delusive scene 969 

Gird on Thy conquering sword 652 

Give me the faith which can remove 887 

Give me the wiilgs of faith to rise i 75 Si 

Give thanks to God, He reigns above....; j 168 

Give thanks to God, invoke His name 163 

Give thanks to God most high 22S 

Give thanks to God, the sovereign Lord 226 

Give to our God immortal praise 227 

Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame 37 

Give to the winds thy fears 606 

Glad was my heart to hear 206 

Glorious tilings of thee are spoken 823 

70a 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

No. 

Glory to God on high 338 

Glory to the Father give 973 

Glory to Thee, my God, this night 938 

Go to dark Gethsemane 382 

Go, worship at Emmanuel's feet 319 

God bless our native land 998 

God in His earthly temples lays 124 

God in His temple let us meet 220 

God is a Spirit, just and wise 774 

God is gone up on high ., 394 

God is my strong salvation 35 

God is our refuge, ever near 64 

God is our refuge in distress 66 

God is our refuge, tried and proved 65 

God is the refuge of His saints 63 

God moves in a mysterious way 281 

God, my supporter and my hope ..... 108 

God of mercy, God of grace 94 

God of my childhood and my youth 103 

God of my life, look gently down 52 

God of my life, through all its days 302 

God of my life, to Thee I call 100 

God of my life, whose gracious power * 665 

God of our life, Thy various praise * 957 

God of pity, God of grace ...«*•*• ».. 533 

God of salvation, we adore * » 4 * . 300 

God of the morning, at whose voice 930 

God, who in various methods told 460 

Good is the Lord, the heavenly King * » * » * * 88 

Grace, 'tis a charming sound iitt 292 

Grant me, heavenly Lord, to feel .. 4 571 

Great Father of each perfect gift 443 

Great Father of mankind 767 

Great Former of this various frame 157 

Great God, as seasons disappear , 952 

Great God, attend while Zion sings 119 

Great God, how infinite art Thou 258 

Great God, I own Thy sentence just 729 

Great God, impress our trifling minds 786 

Great God, now condescend 858 

Great God of heaven and earth, arise 996 

Great God of wonders, all Thy ways 295 

703 



INDEX, 



Great God, permit my humble claim .. 
Great Gocl, the nations of the earth .. 
Great God, to what a glorious height .. 
Great God, we sing that mighty hand.. 

Great God, what do I see and hear 

Great God, where'er we pitch our tent 
Great God, whose universal sway ... .. 
Great God, with wonder and with praise 
Great is the Lord, and works unknown 
Great is the Lord ; His works of might 

Great is the Lord our God 

Great Shepherd of Thine Israel 

Great the joy when Christians meet ... 
Great was the clay, the joy was great ... 
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah 

Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews 

Hail ! blessed communion of love 

Hail ! morning known among the blest 
Hail ! Thou God of grace and glory ... 

Hail! Thou once despised Jesus 

Hail to the Lord's Anointed 

Hallelujah! raise, raise 

Hallelujah ! song of gladness 

Happy soul, thy days are ended 

Happy the church, thou sacred j)lace . . . 
Happy the heart where graces reign ... 
Happy the home when God is there ... 
Happy the man that fears the Lord ... 

Happy the souls to Jesus joined 

Hark, my soul, it is the Lord 

Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comes 

Hark ! the herald angels sing 

Hark ! the song of Jubilee 

Hark ! the voice of love and mercy 

Hasten, O sinner, to be wise 

He dies, the Friend of sinners dies 

He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns. 

He that hathimade his refuge, God 

Head of the Church, our risen Lord .... 

Head of the Church triumphant 

Heal us, Immanuel, we are here 



704 



PSALMS AND HYMNS* 

TSo. 

Hear, gracious Sovereign, from Thy throne ... 815 

Hear my prayer, O heavenly Father 945 

Hear what the voice from heaven proclaims ... 731 

Heavenly Father, may Thy love 851 

Heavenly Father, to whose eye 030 

Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, begone ... 034 

High in the heavens, eternal God 47 

High in yonder realms of light 747 

Ho, every one that -thirsts draw nigh 517 

Holy Bible, book Divine 4(54 

Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness 439 

Holy, holy, holy Lord 454, 559 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord Gocl Almighty 455 

Holy Lamb, who Thee receive 572 

Hosanna to our conquering King 408 

Hosanna to the King 409 

Hosanna to the living Lord 312 

Hosanna to the Prince of Light 390 

Hosanna with a cheerful sound 9"36 

How are Thy servants blest, O Lord 106 

How beauteous are their feet 499 

How blest the righteous when he dies 727 

How bright these glorious spirits shine 750 

How can I sink with such a prop 509 

How condescending and how kind 868 

How did my heart rejoice to hear 204 

How do Thy mercies close me round 592 

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord .. 664 

How glorious is our heavenly King 963 

How heavy is the night 480 

How honourable is the place 825 

How honoured, how dear 121 

How is our nature spoiled by sin 477 

How large the promise, how divine 855 

How oft have sin and Satan strove 671 

How pleasant, how divinely fair 118 

How pleased and blest was I 205 

How precious is the book divine 466 

How rich are Thy provisions, Lord 866 

How sad our state by nature is 478 

How shall I follow Him I serve 357 

How shall I praise the eternal God 262 

7°S t 45 



INDEX. 

No. 

How shall the young secure their hearts 192 

How short and hasty is our life 486 

How strong Thine arm is, mighty God 340 

How sweet and awful is the place 873 

How sweet, how heavenly is the sight 584 

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 328 

How sweetly flowed the gospel's sound 349 

How swift the torrent rolls 719 

How vast the treasure we possess 087 

How welcome to the saints, when pressed 759 

I cannot bear Thine absence, Lord 702 

I lift my soul to God 29 

I love the Lord, He lent an ear 182 

I love Thy kingdom, Lord ,« 828 

I send the joys of earth away 5G5 

I sing my Saviour's wondrous death 381 

I sing the almighty power of God 274 

I waited patient for the Lord 54 

I wall extol Thee, Lord, on high 38 

I will praise Thee every day 776 

I'll praise my Maker with my breath 242 

I'll speak the honours ol my King 00 

I'm not ashamed to own my .uord 021 

If God succeed not, all the cost 212 

If human kindness meets return 877 

Immortal principles forbid 076 

In all my vast concerns with Thee 232 

In all my ways, O God 155 

In all things like Thy brethren Thou 354 

In anger, Lord, rebuke me not 

In God. most holy, just and true .- 77 

In Gods own house pronounce His praise 251 

In Juclah, God of old was known Ill 

In the cross of Christ, I glory 372 

In Thy name, O Lord, assembling 700 

In time of tribulation 112 

In true and patient hope 81 

Infinite excellence is Thine 309 

Inspirer and hearer of prayer 937 

Interval of grateful shade 943 

Is there ambitiqu i& t&y heart .,,.,.,.....,..,,;««? 2 ] () 
706 



PSALMS AND HYMNS, 



No. 

Is this the kind return , 524 

It is the Lord enthroned in light 602 

It is Thy hand, my God 000 

J ehovah reigns exalted high 145 

Jehovah reigns, He dwells in light 135 

Jehovah reigns, His throne is high 205 

Jerusalem, my happy home 743 

Jesus, and can it ever he 622 

Jesus, and didst Thou condescend 351 

Jesus, at Thy command 609 

Jesus, exalted far on high 352 

Jesus, full of all compassion 551 

Jesus, I love Thy charming name 326 

Jesus, I my cross have taken 653 

Jesus, immortal King, arise 920 

Jesus, in Thee our eyes behold 397 

Jesus invites His saints 862 

Jesus lives, no longer now ..... 388 

Jesus, Lord, we look to Thee 830 

Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone 334 

Jesus, my strength, my hope 568 

Jesus, our best-beloved Friend 829 

Jesus, our Lord, ascend Thy throne 170 

Jesus, Refuge of my soul 550 

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 106 

Jesus, still lead on 662 

Jesus, the name to sinners dear 327 

Jesus, the very thought of Thee 829 

Jesus, the word of mercy give 898 

Jesus, Thou everlasting King 403 

Jesus, Thy boundless love to me 363 

Jesus, Thy church with longing eyes 927 

Jesus, Thy robe of righteousness 325 

Jesus, Thy sovereign grace we bless 836 

Jesus, where'er Thy people meet 883 

Jesus, with all Thy saints above 337 

Join all the glorious names 318 

Joy is a fruit that will not grow 692 

Joy to the world, the Lord is come 147 

Judge me, Lord, in righteousness 58 

Judge me, O Lord, and try my heart , e , f . . . . . . . . 

7°? 



INDEX, 

No. 

Just are Thy ways, and true Thy word ..... .. 14 

J ust as I am— without one plea . , . , 547 

Keep silence, all created things 267 

Kindred in Christ, for His dear sake 838 

Laden with guilt, and full of fears 467 

Lamb of God, whose bleeding love 869 

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace 468 

Leader of faithful souls, and guide 661 

Let all men praise the Lord 449 

Let all our tongues be one 320 

Let all the earth their voices raise 143 

Let all the heathen writers join 194 

Let all the just to God, with joy 43 

Let bitter words no more be known 585 

Let children hear the mighty deeds 113 

Let everlasting glories crown 462 

Let every mortal ear attend 516 

Let God arise, and let His foes 97 

Let God, the mighty God 59 

Let me but hear my Saviour say 658 

Let others boast how strong they be 483 

Let party names no more 819 

Let plenteous grace descend on those 839 

Let songs of praises fill the sky 428 

Let the whole race of creatures lie 279 

Let them neglect Thy glory, Lord 301 

Let us, with a gladsome mind 229 

Let Zion and her sons rejoice 156 

Let Zion's watchmen all awake 893 

Life is the time to serve the Lord 489 

Lift up to God the voice of praise 288 

Light of life, seraphic fire 783 

Light of those, whose dreary dwelling 323 

Light up this house with glory, Lord 882 

Like sheep we went astray , 379 

Lo, God is here, let us adore 773 

Lo, He comes with clouds descending 418 

Lo, on the inglorious tree 376 

Lo, the storms of life are breaking 607 

Lo, what an entertaining sight 221 

^8 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

No. 

Long as I live I'll bless Thy name 239 

Long have I sat beneath the sound 791 

Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious 411 

Lord, as a family we meet 982 

Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee 353 

Lord, at Thy feet we sinners lie 534 

Lord, before Thy throne we bend 207 

Lord, behold us few and weak 833 

Lord, cause Thy face on us to shine 821 

Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing 792, 793 

Lord, for ever at Thy side 217 

Lord, from my bed again I rise 931 

Lord God of my salvation 120 

Lord God, the Holy Ghost 427 

Lord, have mercy when we pray 809 

Lord, how delightful 'tis to see 797 

Lord, how divine Thy comforts are 870 

Lord, how secure my conscience was 523 

Lord, I am vile, conceived in sin 72 

Lord, I believe a rest remains 799 

Lord, I have made Thy word my choice 195 

Lord, I will bless Thee all my days 44 

Lord, if Thou the grace impart 581 

Lord, in the morning Thou shalt hear 5 

Lord, in the strength of grace 564 

Lord, it belongs not to my care 594 

Lord Jesus, let Thy watchful care 902 

Lord, like the publican I stand 531 

Lord, look on all assembled here 995 

Lord of mercy and of might 332 

Lord of the harvest, hear 895 

Lord of the lofty and the low 976 

Lord of the Sabbath, hear our vows 765 

Lord of the vast creation 770 

Lord of the worlds above 120 

Lord, teach us how to pray aright 806 

Lord, Thou hast searched and seen me through 233 

Lord, Thou wilt hear me when I pray 4 

Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand 134 

Lord, we adore Thy vast designs 280 

Lord, we are blind, we mortals blind 260 

Lord, we come before Thee now 785 

709 



INDEX. 



#0. 

Lord, we confess our numerous faults 538 

Lord, when I count Thy mercies o'er 234 

Lord, when Thou didst ascend on high 95 

Lord, when we bend before Thy throne 810 

Lord, while for all mankind we pray 1000 

Loud hallelujahs to the Lord 240 

Love divine, all love excelling 364 

Lowly and solemn be 721 



o r- n 



Man of sorrows, and acquainted 

May the grace of Christ our Saviour 790 

Mercy alone can meet my case 529 

Met again in Jesus' name 803 

Mighty God, while angels bless Thee 311 

Mighty Redeemer, set me free 554 

Millions within Thy courts have met 798 

Mine eyes and my desire 31 

Mistaken souls, that dream of heaven 541 

Mortals, awake, with angels join 344 

Must friends and kindred droop and die 718 

Must Jesus bear the cross alone 652 

My dear Redeemer and my Lord 358 

My faith looks up to Thee 544 

My God, accept mine early vows 236 

My God, and is Thy table spread 861 

My God, how endless is Thy love 935 

My God, how wonderful Thou art 263 

My God, in whom are all the springs 78 

My God, my everlasting hope 101 

My God, my Father, blissful name 560 

My God, my Father, while I stray 599 

My God, my King 168 

My God, my King, Thy various praise 241 

My God, my life, my love 689 

My God, my portion and my love 688 

My God, permit me not to be 677 

My God, permit my tongue 84 

My God, the covenant of Thy love , 613 

My God, the spring of all my joys 697 

My God, the steps of pious men 50 

My God, when clangers press me round 235 

My gracious Lord, I own Thy right 562 

710 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

My never-ceasing song shall show 127 

My righteous Judge,, my gracious God 237 

My Saviour and my King 61 

My Saviour, I am Thine 573 

My Saviour, my almighty Friend 102 

My Shepherd will supply my need 24 

My soul, how lovely is the place 117 

My soul lies cleaving to the dust... 198 

My soul, praise the Lord, speak good of His name 249 

My soul, repeat His praise 159 

My soul. Thy great Creator praise 161 

My spirit looks to God alone 80 

My spirit on Thy care 39 

My spirit sinks within me, Lord 56 

My thoughts surmount these lower skies 700 

My trust is in the Lord 10 

Naked as from the earth we came 507 

Nature with open volume stands 370 

No more, my God, I boast no more 543 

Nor eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard . . . 740 

Not all the blood of beasts 540 

Not all the outward forms on earth 553 

Not for a favourite form or name 834 

Not from the dust affliction grows 047 

Not the malicious or profane 577 

Not to condemn the sons of men 497 

Not to ourselves, who are but dust 180 

Not to the terrors of the Lord 707 

Not with our mortal eyes 690 

Now begin the heavenly theme 305 

Now for a time of lofty praise 891 

Now from the altar of our hearts 080 

Now, gracious Lord, Thine arm reveal 050 

Now I have found the ground wherein 611 

Now is the accepted time 495 

Now let our cheerful eyes survey 398 

Now let our mournful songs record 23 

Now let our mourning hearts revive 736 

Now let our souls on wings sublime 713 

Now let the children of the saints 854 

Now let the feeble all be strong 614 

711 



INDEX. 

No. 

Now may He who from the dead 795 

Now may the God of power and grace 22 

Now may the gospel's conquering power 789 

Now may the mighty arm awake 919 

Now may the Spirit's holy fire 787 

Now shall my solemn tows be paid 90 

Now to the hands of Christ our King 667 

Now to the Lord a noble song 304 

Now to the Lord that makes us know 415 

Now to the power of God supreme 294 

Now with angels round the throne 451 

all ye nations, praise the Lord 184 

O be joyful in the Lord 154 

vj bless the Lord, my soul 158 

O blessed souls are they 40 

J? breathe upon this languid frame 442 

O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire 404 

O come, loud anthems let us sing 141 

O comfort to the dreary 508 

O for a closer walk with God 644 

O for a heart to praise my God 567 

O for a shout of sacred joy 67 

O for a thousand tongues to sing 330 

O for an overcoming faith 722 

O give thanks to Him who made 277 

O God, my heart is fixed, is bent 169 

O God, my Helper, ever near 958 

O God, my strength and fortitude 16 

O God of Bethel, by whose hand 285 

O God of families, we own 979 

O God of mercy, God of might 874 

O God of mercy, hear my call 74 

O God, Thou art my God alone 85 

O God, we praise Thee, and confess 253 

O God, who didst Thy will unfold 459 

O had I, my Saviour, the wings of a dove 76 

O happy day, that fixed my choice 563 

O happy man, whose soul is filled 213 

O happy soul that lives on high 695 

O help us, Lord, each hour of need 808 

O how blest the congregation 768 

712 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

No. 

O how I love Thy holy law 193 

O Israel, blest beyond compare 691 

O Jesus, in this solemn hour 840 

O Jesus, King most wonderful..., 405 

O Lord, another day is flown 984 

O Lord, defend us, as of old 109 

O Lord, how happy should we be 593 

O Lord, how many are my foes 3 

O Lord, I would delight in Thee 685 

O Lord, my best desire fulfil 598 

O Lord, our King, how excellent 8 

O Lord, our Lord, how wondrous great 7 

O Lord, Thy work revive 812 

O Love divine, how sweet Thou art 362 

O praise ye the Lord, prepare your glad voice. 248 

sacred Head, once wounded 374 

O send Thy light, Thv truth, my God 771 

O Spirit of the living God 922 

O that I knew the secret place 641 

O that the Lord would guide my ways 197 

O the delights, the heavenly joys 748 

O Thou from whom all goodness flows 649 

O Thou that hear'st when sinners cry 73 

O Thou, the contrite sinner's Friend 399 

Thou, to whom in ancient time 779 

O Thou, who earnest from above 570 

O Thou, whose covenant is sure 856 

O timely happy, timely wise 933 

O what amazing words of grace 505 

O what shall I do my Saviour to praise 698 

O where shall rest be found 704 

O worship the King 162 

O Zion, afflicted with wave upon wave 610 

Object of my first desire 684 

O'er the gloomy hills of darkness 911 

Oft in sorrow, oft in woe 627 

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand 741 

On, towards Zion, on .... 626 

Once more, before we part 849 

Once more, my soul, the rising day ... 932 

Oppressed with sin and woe 525 

Our Father, God, who art in heaven 558 



7i3 



INDEX. 

No. 

Our God, how firm His promise stands 070 

Our God, our help in ages past 1:30 

Our heavenly Father calls 075 

Our Helper, God, we bless His name 954 

Our journey is a thorny maze 700 

Our Lord is risen from the dead 28 

Our moments fly apace 131 

Our spirits join to adore the Lamb . 879 

Out of the depths I cried to Thee 215 

Peace be to this habitation , 992 

Plunged in a gulf of dark despair 300 

Pour out Thy Spirit from on high 889 

Praise, everlasting praise, be paid 270 

Praise God from whom all blessings How 458 

Praise Jehovah, bow before Him 148 

Praise, Lord, for Thee in Zion waits 89 

Praise the God of all creation 450 

Praise the Lord, His glories show -J 50 

Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore Him 245 

Praise to Thee, Thou great Creator 273 

Praise waits in Zion, Lord, for Thee 8f 

Praise ye the Lord, exalt His name 224 

Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise 243 

Prayer is the soul's sincere desire 800 

Prostrate, dear Jesus, at Thy feet 527 

Questions and doubts be heard no more 403 

Quiet, Lord, my froward heart 589 

Raise your triumphant songs e 293 

Rejoice, believer, in the Lord 025 

Rejoice, the Lord is King 406 

Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord 42 

Religion is the chief concern 908 

Remark, my soul, the narrow bounds 900 

Rest from thy labour, rest 735 

Return, O wanderer, return 520 

Return, O wanderer, to thy home 521 

Rise, m) r soul, and stretch thy wings 703 

Rock of Ages, cleft for me 549 

714 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

No. 

Safely through another week 947 

Saints, at your heavenly Father's word 596 

Salvation is for ever nigh 122 

Salvation, O the joyful sound 500 

Saviour, breathe an evening blessing 985 

Saviour, let Thy sanction rest 988 

Saviour, when in dust to Thee 367 

See how great a flame aspires 817 

See Israel's gentle Shepherd stands 852 

See what a living stone 189 

Servant of all, to toil for man 356 

Servants of God, in joyful lays 177 

Shall foolish, weak, short-sighted man 259 

Shall science distant lands explore 904 

Shall we go on to sin 578 

Shepherd divine, our wants relieve 811 

Shepherd of Israel, bend Thine ear 844 

Shepherd of Israel, Thou dost keep 896 

Shepherd of tender youth 975 

Shine, mighty God, on Britain shine 92 

Shine on our souls, eternal God 981 

Show pity, Lord ; O Lord, forgive 71 

Since all the downward tracks of time 282 

Sing, my tongue, the Saviour's glory 878 

Sing the great Jehovah's praise 91 

Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name 139 

Sing to the. Lord our might 116 

Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands 142 

Sinner, why so thoughtless grown 491 

Sitting around our Father's board 864 

So did the Hebrew prophet raise , 545 

So let our lips and lives express 579 

Soldiers of Christ, arise 624 

Sometimes a light surprises 686 

Son of God, Thy blessing grant 659 

Son of God, to thee I cry." 322 

Songs of praise the angels sang 254 

Soon as I heard my Father say 34 

Soul, thy week of toil is ended 948 

Sovereign of life, before Thine eye 715 

Sovereign Ruler of the skies 595 

Spirit Divine, attend our prayers , , . . 441 

7i5 



INDEX. 

No. 

Spirit "of everlasting grace 814 

Spirit of holiness, descend 813 

Spirit of life, Thine influence shed 440 

Spirit of light and truth, to Thee 901 

Spirit of power and might, behold 434 

Spirit of truth, come down 437 

Stand up and bless the Lord 772 

Stand up, my soul, shake off thy fears 628 

Stand up ! stand up for Jesus 890 

Stay, Thou insulted Spirit, stay 043 

Strait is the way, the door is strait 580 

Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear 940 

Sweet is the memory of Thy grace 240 

Sweet is the solemn voice that calls 827 

Sweet is the work, my God, my King 133 

Sweet the moments rich hi blessing 871 

Swell the anthem, raise the song 999 

Talk with us, Lord, Thyself reveal 680 

Teach me the measure of my days 53 

Thank and praise Jehovah's name 167 

That awful day will surely come 421 

That Thou, O Lord, art ever nigh 110 

The church of God below 125 

The festal morn, my God, has come 757 

The glories of my maker, God 272 

The God Jehovah reigns 149 

The God of Abraham praise 256 

The God of truth His church has blest 826 

The great redeeming Angel, Thee 853 

The head that once was crowned with thorns .. 410 

The heathen perish; day by day 914 

The heavens declare His glory 21 

The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord.., 17 

The hour of my departure's come 725 

The hours of evening close 949 

The law by Moses came 472 

The law commands, and makes us know 471 

The livelong night we've toiled in vain 888 

The Lord declares His will 470 

The Lord, descending from above 473 

The Lord — how fearful is His name 268 



716 



PSALMS AND HYMNS, 

No. 

The Lord is King, and weareth 137 

The Lord is King,' lift up Thy voice 407 

The Lord is risen indeed 387 

The Lord Jehovah reigns 136, 266 

The Lord my pasture shall prepare 27 

The Lord my Shepherd is 25, 26 

The Lord of earth and sky 961 

The Lord of glory is my light 33 

The Lord of might from Sinai's brow 416 

The Lord of Sabbath let us praise 764 

The Lord on high proclaims 515 

The Lord shall come, the earth shall quake ... 417 

The Lord the Judge, before His throne 70 

The Lord will come and not be slow 123 

The Lord will happiness divine 640 

The mercies of my God and King 289 

The praise of Zion waits for Thee 86 

The praises of my tongue 964 

The Saviour calls; let every ear 518 

The spacious firmament on high 20 

The Spirit breathes upon the word 474 

The Spirit to our hearts 519 

Thee we adore, Eternal Name 484 

There is a book, who runs may read 276 

There is a fountain filled with blood 548 

There is a house not made with hands 745 

There is a land of pure delight 742 

This God is the God we adore 615 

This is the day the Lord hath made 188 

This is the day when Christ arose 754 

This is the word of truth and love 496 

This night I lift my heart to Thee 940 

This stone to Thee in faith we lay 881 

Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not ... 733 

Thou art my portion, O my God 191 

Thou art, O Christ, the Way 333 

Thou art the Everlasting Word 307 

Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb • 341 

Thou glorious Sovereign of the skies 916 

Thou God of glorious majesty 424 

Thou gracious God, and kind 114 

Thou hidden love of God, whose height.... 561 

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INDEX. 

No. 

Thou hidden source of calm repose 321 

Thou only Sovereign of my heart 046 

Thou Son of God, and Son of man 355 

Thou sovereign Lord of earth and skies 989 

Thou very paschal Lamb 336 

Thou very present aid 655 

Thou who art enthroned above a 763 

Thou whose Almighty word 917 

Though sinners take then course 75 

Though troubles assail 656 

Thrice happy souls, who born from heaven ... 983 

Through all the changing scenes of life 45 

Thus far my God hath led me on 633 

Thus far the Lord hath led me on 941 

Thus saith the high and lofty One 536 

Thus the Eternal Father spake 171 

Thy ceaseless, unexhausted love 296 

Thy favours, Lord, surprise our souls 775 

Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord 196 

Tlry inercy, my God, is the theme of my song.. 297 

Thy name, Almight}' Lord 183 

Time is earnest, passing by 490 

Time ! what an empty vapour 'tis 485 

'Tis by the faith of joys to come 604 

'Tis my happiness below 651 

To bless Thy chosen race 93 

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 456 

To God be glory, peace on earth 445 

To God on high be thanks and praise 291 

To God the Father, God the Son 457 

To God, the Great, the Ever-blest 164 

To God, the only wise 669 

To heaven I lift my waiting eyes 201 

To Him that chose us first 453 

To our Almighty Maker, God 146 

To our Redeemer's glorious name 331 

To praise the ever-bounteous Lord 951 

To realms beyond the sounding sea 903 

To Thee in ages past 778 

To thee, O dear, dear country 744 

To Thee, O Lord, I yield my spirit 720 

To Thee, Thou bleeding Lamb, to Thee . 552 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

No. 

To Thy temple I repair 781 

To Zion's hill I lift mine eyes 203 

To-day the Saviour calls » 494 

To-morrow, Lord, is Thine 493 

'Twas by commission from the Lord 461 

'Twas on that dark and doleful night 860 

United prayers ascend to Thee 857 

Unshaken as the sacred hill 209 

Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb 732 

Up to the hills I lift mine eyes 202 

Up to the Lord that reigns on high 283 

Vain are the hopes, the sons of men 542 

Vital spark of heavenly flame 728 

Walk in the light, so shalt thou know 682 

We bid thee welcome in the name 845 

We bless the Lord, the just, the good 96 

We bless the Prophet of the Lord 401 

We give immortal praise 446 

We praise, we worship Thee, O God 252 

We sing His love who once was slain 740 

We sing to Thee, Thou Son of God 310 

We've no abiding city here 709 

Welcome , brethren , enter in 840 

Welcome, sacred day of rest 762 

Welcome, sweet day of rest 761 

Welcome, welcome, sinner, hear 512 

What are these in bright array 751 

What equal honour shall we bring 402 

What means the water in this font 850 

What shall I render to my God 181 

What shall the dying sinner do 481 

What sinners value, I resign c 13 

What various hindrances we meet 805 

When all Thy mercies, O my God 290 

When any turn from Zion's way 642 

When blooming youth is snatched away 971 

When gathering clouds around I view 369 

When God is nigh, nry faith is strong 12 

"^Vhen God revealed His gracious name , £11 

7*9 



INDEX, 

No. 

When, gracious Lord, when shall it be 638 

When I can read my title clear 705 

When I can trust my all with God 605 

When I survey the wondrous cross 871 

When Israel, freed from Pharaoh's hand 179 

When on Sinai's top I see 383 

When our heads are bowed with woe 648 

When, overwhelmed with grief 79 

When rising from the bed of death 739 

When sins and fears prevailing rise 035 

When the first parents of our race 361 

When this passing world is done 575 

When Thou, my righteous Judge, shalt come.. 423 

Whence do our mournful thoughts arise 657 

Where high the heavenly temple stands 400 

Where shall we go to seek and find 219 

Where two or three, with sweet accord 804 

Where'er the man is found 30 

While all the angel-throng 452 

While Thee I seek, Almighty power 286 

While with ceaseless course the sun 962 

Who can describe the joys that rise 555 

Who in the Lord confide 210 

Who shall ascend Thy heavenly place 11 

Who shall the Lord's elect condemn 672 

Whom should we love like Thee 15 

Why did the Gentiles rage 2 

Why do we mourn departing friends 730 

Why is my heart so far from Thee 639 

Why should the children of a King 444 

Why should this earth delight us so 701 

Why should we start and fear to die 717 

With all my powers of heart and tongue 231 

With broken heart and contrite sigh 530 

With glory clad, with strength amiyed 138 

With grateful hearts, with joyful tongues 997 

With. heavenly power, O Lord, defend 897 

With heavenly weapons I have fought 62.) 

With humble heart and tongue 970 

With joy we meditate the grace .., 368 

With my whole heart I'll raise my song 9 

With reverence let the saints appear 128 



720 



PSALMS AND HYMNS. 

Xo. 

With songs and honours sounding loud 244 

Witness, ye men and angels, now 835 

Would Jesus have the sinner die 503 

Ye dying sons of men 51 -'3 

Ye hearts, with youthful vigour warm 966 

Ye messengers of Christ 899 

Ye mourning saints, whose streaming tears ... 734 

Ye nations round the earth rejoice 151 

Ye servants of God 313 

Ye servants of the Almighty King 170 

Ye servants of the Lord 619 

Ye sons of men, with joy record 278 

Ye that delight to serve the Lord 175 

Ye that in these courts are found 504 

Ye that obey the immortal King 223 

Ye virgin souls, arise 422 

Yes, the Redeemer rose 380 

Your harps, ye trembling saints 632 



721 46 



INDEX OF EVEKY VEBSE EXCEPT THE 
FIRST, 



No. 

A bleeding Saviour seen by 692 
A broken heart, my God, my 73 
A careful Providence shall... 213 
A cloud of witnesses around 617 
A friend and helper so divine 238 
A gentle stream of hope and 65 
A glory gilds the sacred page 474 
A guilty, weak, and helpless 478 
A heart in every thought ... 567 
A heart resigned, submissive 567 
A heavenly form descends ... 342 
A holy quiet reigns around... 727 

A hope so much divine 556 

A humble, lowly, contrite ... 567 

A jealous, just concern 568 

A rest where all our soul's ... 799 
A. servant's form Thou didst. 355 
k V shameful death He dies . . . 376 
solemn jubilee proclaim ... 921 
M soul oppressed with sin's , 74 

A i:\>an is all that we can 53 

A thousand ages in Thy 130 

A thousand seraphs strong... 308 

A word of His almighty 268 

Abide with me from morn ... 946 
Above the earth, beyond the 176 
Above the storm He stood ... 15 
Abraham, forbear ! the angel 596 
Abraham, the saint, rejoiced 346 
Absent from flesh ! illustrious 723 
Absent from flesh ! then rise 723 
Across the deep their journey 179 
Adieu ! ye friends beloved . . . 843 
Admit Him, ere His anger . . . 509 
Admit Him, for the human . 509 
Adoring saints around Him . 699 

Against my will my sins 86 

Agonizing in the garden 511 

Ah, Lord ! with such a heart 642 
Ah, there the wild tempest . 76 
Ah, there though in the lowest 872 
Ah, wherefore did I ever doubt 638 
Alas, from such a heart as ... 287 
Alike pervaded by His eye ... 407 



No. 

All creatures Thy providence 49 
Ail glory to the dying Lamb . 337 

All hail ! exalted Priest 172 

All hail, Redeemer, hail 413 

All hail! triumphant Lord... 386 
All hail ! triumphant Lord . . . 758 
All hail ! triumphant Lord... 412 

All I ask for is — enough 636 

All is tranquil and serene ... 747 
All my capacious powers can 326 

All my desire to Thee is 51 

All my hopes on Thee depend 659 
All needful grace will God ... 119 
All o'er those wide-extended 741 
Ail power that gods or kings 225 
All power to our great Lord. 394 
All praise to Thee who safe . 929 
All that have motion, life ... 251 
All that I am, and all I have 569 
All that I am, e'en here on... 574 
All riches are his native right 402 
All things are ours, the gift . 687 

All things living he doth 229 

All through the wilderness . 539 

All to the great tribunal S93 

All ye weary and distressed . 512 
Almighty God, Thy grace ... 918 

Almighty God, to Thee 446 

Almighty Son, incarnate 447 

Almighty Spirit, visit thus ... 432 
Amazing knowledge, vast ... 233 
Amidst a thousand snares ... 231 
Amidst our isle, exalted high 92 
Amidst temptations sharp ... 671 
Amidst the house of God ... 472 
Amidst ten thousand snares. 954 
Among the praises of His ... Ill 
Among the saints on earth... 819 
Among the saints that fill ... 181 
Among their number, Lord • 310 
Among Thy saints let me be. 423 
Amongst a thousand harps... 391 
And can this mighty King ... 266 
And could'stThoube ,„„,„, §Qi 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



No. 

And didst Thou pity mortal . 351 
And I will take salvation's ... 771 
And if the sons of God rejoice 434 
And in the great decisive day 884 

And lest the shadow of a 694 

And man, His last work 249 

And may the gospel's joyful . 885 
And not a prayer, a tear...... 798 

And now we fight the battle. 744 
And 0, when I have safely... 369 
And 0, when worn and tired 901 
And palms shall wave, and... 652 

And shall there not be 904 

And so delivered He my soul 16 
And thanks for Thy great ... 445 
And Thou begotten Son of ... 445 
And whate'er our cry maybe 533 
And when before Thee we ... 959 
And when by turns we pass . 837 
And when, dear Saviour, I... 965 
And when my dying hour ... 399 
And when on earth we cease 979 
And when redeemed from ... 530 
And when the vesper's peal . 980 
And when these failing lips . 865 
And when we taste Thy love 696 
And while I rest my weary... 4 
And Avill this glorious Lord . 265 

Angel of gospel grace 336 

Angels and celestial powers . 255 
Angels, assist our mighty ..< 360 

Angels, that make Thy 231 

Angels, whom His own 161 

Another harvest comes 952 

Apostles join the glorious ... 252 
Apostles, martyrs, prophets. 743 

Arabia's desert-ranger 107 

Archangels leave their high . 305 
Archangels sound His lofty . 748 

Are not Thy mercies 198 

Are we not tending upwards 730 
Arise into Thy resting-place. 220 
Arise, my soul, awake my ... 663 
Arise, my soul, from deep ... 641 
Arm me with jealous care ... 566 
Arm of the Lord, Thy power 918 
Arrayed in glorious grace ... 738 

Arrayed in mortal flesh 318 

Art nigh, and yet my 264 

Art Thou not, Lord, in every 940 

Art Thou not mine, my 635 

Art Thou not still the same . 919 

As a little child relies 589 

As bright and lasting as the^ 289 
As different scenes of life ... 983 
As done for Thee, do Thou . 356 
As giants may they run their 898 
As living members may they 836 
As Master, Lawgiver, and ,..846 



No. 

As mountains stood to guard 208 

As much the world's 348 

174 
105 
210 



As pity dwells within his .. 
As rain on meadows newly 

As round Jerusalem 

As sanctified to noblest end . 983 
As sparks break out from . . . 647 
As surely as He overcame ... 625 
As the benighted pilgrims ... 214 
As the winged arrow flies ... 962 

Ascended now on high 2 

Ashamed of Jesus, sooner far 622 
Ashamed of Jesus, that dear 622 
Ashamed of Jesus, yes, I may 622 
Aside the Prince of glory . . . 361 
Assure my conscience of her 444 
At His call the dead awaken 419 
At home, abroad, in peace, in 203 

At length, the Judge His 317 

At morn we look, and nought 888 
At Thy rebuke, O Jacob's ... Ill 
Author and Guardian of my. 679 
Author of our new creation . 439 
Awake, awake, my tuneful . 102 
Awake, awake, put on thy ... 926 
Awake, my charity, to feed . 618 
Awake, my glory, harp, and . 169 
Awake, my soul, and sing ... 413 
Awake, our love, awake,- our 986 
Away, ye false, delusive toys 966 

Bane and blessing, pain and. 372 

Banished at once from 715 

Baptize the nations far 922 

Barren and withered trees . . . 961 
Be darkness at Thy coming . 922 
Be earth with all her scenes . 677 

Be ever near our side 975 

Be fearless in the fight 626 

Be near me, Lord, when 374 

Be ours the bliss in wisdom's 974 

Be this my one great 424 

Be Thou exalted, O my God . 78 

Be Thou my counsellor 318 

Be Thou my pattern ; make . 358 

Be Thou my shield and 802 

Be Thou, O God, exalted 169 

Be Thou, O God, our constant 708 
Be Thou our comfort, mighty 718 

Be wise, ye rulers, now 2 

Be with them on the stormy 902 
Before Him set an open door 900 
Before His feet Thine armies 668 
Before I knew Thy chastening 199 
Before me place, in dread . . . 424 
Before our Father's throne... 832 

Before the hills in order 130 

Before the mournful scene... 860 
Before the scoffers of the age 14 



INDEX* 



Before Thine awful face 

Before Thine infinite survey. 
Before we quite forsake our. 
Before whose throne shall ... 
Behold at Thy commanding. 
Behold He comes, He comes 
Behold Him rising from the. 
Behold His love, He stoops to 
Behold on flying clouds He.. 
Behold our frail and feeble... 
Behold the blest assembly ... 
Behold the innumerable host 
Behold Thy weary churches . 
Being of beings ! may our ... 
Believe the heavenly word ... 

Believing we rejoice 

Beloved for Jesus' sake 

Beloved self must be denied . 
Beneath His smiles my heart 
Better than life itself, Thy... 

Beyond a doubt, I rest 

Beyond, beyond this lower... 

Beyond my highest joy 

Beyond the bounds of time . 
Beyond the highest angel's . 
Beyond Thine utmost wants 
Beyond this vale of tears . . . 
Bid, bid Thy heralds publish. 
Bind Thy people, Lord, in ... 

Bless all whose voice 

Bless, my soul, the God of 
Bless us all, both old and ... 

Bless with success their 

Bless ye the Lord who taste . 

Blessed be for evermore 

Blessed be the Lord, that ... 

Blessing, honour, glory 

Blessings abound where'er . . . 

Blessings for ever on the 

Blessings from His liberal ... 
Blest are the meek who stand 
Blest are the men of broken. 
Blest are the men of peaceful 
Blest are the men that keep . 

Blest are the men whom 

Blest are the men whose 

Blest are the merciful who... 

Blest are the pure whose 

Blest are the saints who sit . 
Blest are the souls that find a 
Blest are the souls that thirst 
Blest are the sufferers who... 

Blest be that name 

Blest be the Father of our ... 

Blest be the hand whose 

Blest be the Lord far all His. 
Blest be the Lord, who comes 
Blest earnest of eternal joy . 
Blest inhabitants of Zion 



No. 

Blest is the man, God 632 

Blest is the man to whom ... 41 
Blest is the man whom Thou 86 

Blest is the man whose 507 

Blest is the pious house 222 

Blest Jesus, what delicious . 678 
Blest Saviour, introduced by 617 
Blest Saviour, we are wholly 355 
Blind unbelief is sure to err 281 
Bold shall I stand in that ... 325 
Born anew, may we feel ... 559 
Born for us, and for us given 878 
Bom Thy people to deliver... 777 

Borne upon their latest 254 

Bound by His word, He will. 614 
Boundless wisdom, power ... 572 
Bowed down beneath a load. 802 
Bread of our souls, whereon. 468 

Break from His throne 732 

Breathe o'er this valley of the 814 
Briars beset our every path . 590 
Bright angels, strike your ... 390 
Bright image of the Father's 317 
Bright seraphs, despatched . 937 
Brother and Saviour, Friend 354 
Bulwarks of mighty grace ... 825 
Buried in sorrow and in sin . 500 
But ah ! my inward spirit ... 598 
But all was mercy, all was ... 498 
But chiefest in our cleansed. 312 

But Christ by His own 397 

But Christ, the heavenly 546 

But drops of grief can ne'er . 576 
But ere one fleeting hour is . 639 
But ere this spacious world . 135 
But feeble my compassion ... 907 
But God, His Father, heard, 23 
But God— His name be ever. 90 
But God in strength excelleth 137 
But God shall raise His head 379 
But God sustained me all the 3 

But His right hand His 96 

But hush, my soul, nor dare. 709 

But I descend to worlds 536 

But I have felt Thee in my .. 965 
But I shall share a glorious . 133 

But I, with all my cares 75 

But if my life be spared 52 

But if the fire, or plague, or. 132 

But if the Lord be once 658 

But if your ears refuse 140 

But in His face a glory stands 304 
But in the grace that rescued 370 
But in the statutes of the ... 1 
But let the creatures fall ... 157 

But let them still abide 210 

But lo ! a place He hath ... 592 
But, Lord, the glories of Thy 275 
But, Lord, Thy greater love . 908 



724. 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST, 



No. 

But man is weak 108 

But mark the man of 50 

But never shall my soul 739 

But no such sacrifice I plead 527 
But now the bonds of death. 404 

But, my soul, for ever 538 

But that brighter world ... 278 
But what gentle terms ... 318 
But ! when gloomy doubts 612 

But ! when that last 302 

But our earnest supplication 714 
But past transgressions pain. 21 
But saints are precious in ... 243 
But soon He'll break death's. 378 
But sorer vengeance falls ... 472 
But souls enlightened from . 501 
But spotless, innocent, and . 368 
But still the lustre of Thy ... 473 
But the good Spirit of the ... 746 
But the high mysteries of ... 307 
But the righteous who revere 148 

But there's a voice of 478 

But there's an hour of 667 

But Thou hast built Thy 214 

But Thy compassions, Lord . 159 

But Thy rich, Thy free 311 

But Thy sufficient sacrifice,.. 477 
But timorous mortals start... 742 
But 'tis our God supports ... 483 

But to those who have 419 

But to Thy house will I resort 5 
But we are come to Zion's ... 707 
But we are washed in Jesus'. 577 
But what to those Avho find ? 329 
But when for works of peace 317 
But when His voice shall ... 142 
But when Immanuel's face... 324 

But when we view Thy 299 

But where the gospel comes. 18 

But where the Lord has 692 

But whilst our spirits, filled. 475 

But who can speak Thy 241 

But will He prove a friend... 509 
But will, indeed, Jehovah ... 881 
By day, by night, at home ... 955 

By faith I see the land 609 

By faith we know the 603 

i>y faith we see the glory ... 316 
By Him who bowed^to take . 721 
By His almighty word at first 43 
By His own power were all . 305 
By His providence directed , 148 
By knoAvledge supreme, by. . 249 
By long experience have I ... 103 

By the sacred grief that 367 

By Thine agonizing pain 869 

By Thine hour of dire 367 

By Thine own eternal Spirit 777 
By Thy birth, Thy cross, Thy 607 

7' 



No, 

By Thy deep expiring groan. 367 
By Thy helpless infant years. 367 

Call me away from flesh 677 

Calm as the summer's ocean, 157 
Calvary's mournful mountain 382 
Can a woman's tender care . . 588 
Can I with hopes so firmly... 602 
Can this be He, once wont to 417 

Can we, whose souls are 912 

Careless, through outward . . . 356 
Cast me not off when strength 101 
Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to.. 703 
Celestial Spirit, teach our .. 691 
Cheered with Thy converse. . 083 
Cheerful they walk, with ... 118 
Cheerful we tread the desert. 604 
Children amidst Thy temple. 972 
Children our kind protection 974 
Chosen of God, to sinners ... 187 
Christ, by highest heaven ... 345 
Christ is earnest, bids thee... 490 
Christ leads me through no . 594 

Christ shall the banquet 619 

Christ's precious truths to us 440 
Clothe, then, with energy ... 892 

Cold mountains and the 358 

Come, almighty to deliver . . . 364 
Come and begin Thy reign ... 928 
Come and join the joyous ... 154 
Come and make all things . . . 928 
Come, and with humble souls 139 

Come as a messenger of 845 

Come as a shepherd, guard. . 845 
Come as a teacher sent from. 845 
Come as a watchman, take .. 845 
Come as an angel, hence to. . 845 

Come as the dew, and 411 

Come as the dove, and 441 

Come as the fire, and purge , 441 

Come as the light, to.us 441 

Come as the wind, with 441 

Come, bless the Lord, whose. 753 

Come, Desire of Nations 315 

Come, fill our hearts with ... 674 
Come, for creation groans ... 928 
Come, for love waxes cold ... 928 
Come, for the good are few. . 928 
Come, gracious Lord, our ... 927 
Come, heavenly wind, and... 009 

Come, Holy Comforter 782 

Come, Holy Ghost, for moved 429 

Come, Holy Spirit, from 428 

Come, Holy Spirit, from on . 859 
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly. 430 

Come, in poverty and 510 

Come, in sorrow and 510 

Come, in this accepted hour, 783 
Come, let us with a grateful. 909 

•5 



INDEX. 



Come, Lord, when grace . 
Come magnify the Lord with 

Come, make your wants 

Come near and bless us when 
Come not in terrors, as the. . 
Come, sacred Spirit, from ... 
Come, saints, and drop a tear 
Come, share our fellowship . 
Come, share the blessings of 

Come the great day, the 

Come, then, house of Jacob 
Come, then, with all your ... 
Come, Thou Incarnate Word 
Come, Thou witness of His. . 
Come to the living waters . . . 
Come, wanderers, to My ... 
Come with us, we will do ... 

Come, worship at His 

Come, ye weary, heavy 

Comfort those who weep and 

Command Thy blessing 

Command Thy blessing in ... 
Compelled by bleeding love . 
Completely heal each former 
Concealed amid the gathering 

Confiding in Thy sacred 

Continue Thy love to Thy ... 
Convert and send forth more 

Convince us of our sin 

Convince us of our unbelief . 
Corruption and the grave . . . 
Could I be oast where Thou . 

Could I my wish obtain 

Could we but climb where . . . 
Could we but kneel, and cast 

Counting gain and glory 

Create my nature pure within 

Creatures with all their 

Crown Him, the Lord of 

Crown Him, the Lord of love 
Crown Him, ye martyrs of ... 
Crown the Saviour, angels ... 

Dangers stand thick through 
Darkness and doubts had ... 

Day by day, the promise 

De-al gently, Lord, with souls 
Deal gently, Lord, with those 

Dear dying Lamb, Thy 

Dear Father, if Thy lifted ... 
Dear Lord, accept the praise 

Dear Lord, and shall we 

Dear Lord, this book of 

Dear Lord, while we adoring 

Dear name, the rock on 

Dear Saviour, draw reluctant. 
Death is no more the king ... 
Deeth may my soul divide ... 
Death utters forth no note . . . 



Xo. | 

. 591 : Decay, these tenements of ... 
41 Deep are His counsels, and... 
407 Deep in the shades of gloomy 
916 Deep in unfathomable mines 
944 Deny thyself, and take thy... 

815 j Descend, Spirit of the 

3S0 ! Determined to save 

842 Did ever mourner plead with 

842 Did I meet no trials here 

143 | Didst Thou regard the 

925 j Didst Thou regard Thy 



No. 
849 
144 
391 
281 
645 
756 
608 
100 
651 
351 
351 
443 
929 
52 
587 
860 
716 
198 
444 
969 
360 
844 
393 
4SG 



505 j Diffuse, O God, those 
782 : Direct, control, suggest this. 
876 | Diseases are Thy servants ... 

517 j Do not I love Thee from my. 
349 ! Do this, He cried, till time... 
837 j Do we not dwell in clouds . . . 

140 j Does not my heart Thy 

511 1 Dost Thou not dwell in all ... 
785 Down from the realms of ... 
7S4 Down from the shining seats 
7S4 Down through the portals ... 
513 I Down to the shades of death 

S96 ! Draw us, O God, with 

532 i Drawn by such chords as 

749 j Dry up your tears, ye saints . 

49 ' Dust and ashes though we be 

895 I Dwell in us as in the Son 

435 Dwell therefore in our hearts 
522! 

738 Early discipled to the Lord . 
681 Early hasten to the tomb . . . 
155 Earth from afar has heard . . . 

742 Earth shall obey her . . ; 

593 Earth, to heaven exalt the ... 
359 Earth, with its caverns dark 
73 E'en if again I ne'er should . 
240 E'en in the wilderness Thy... 
413 E'en now by faith we join ... 

413 E'en now to my expecting ... 

414 E'en now when tempests 

411 E'er since by faith 1 saw the. 

Egypt and Tyre, and Greek . 
484 Either His hand preserves ... 
634 Endow him with a heavenly. 

591 Engage this roving 

209 Engraved as in eternal brass. 
208 j Enlarge, inflame, and fill his 897 
548 Enlarge, inflame, and fill my SS7 

280 Enlightened by Thine 431 

738 Enter His gates with songs... 151 
430 Enter, with all Thy glorious. 218 
964 Ere sin was born, or Satan . 305 

331 Eternal are Thy mercies 185 

328 Eternal glories to the King . 706 

518 Eternal, glorious Lord 452 

390 Eternal life Thy words 646 

573 Eternal Spirit, by whose 447 

6 Eternal wisdom has prepared 516 
726 



438 
435 

853 
3S2 
257 
92 
250 
139 
599 
109 
70S 
757 
927 
548 
124 
284 
900 
907 
269 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



!No. i No. 
Eternity, with all its years ... 258 ! For her my tears shall fall ... 828 

Events with prophecies 909 i For her our prayers shall rise 998 

Every eye shall then behold. 418 For Him shall endless prayer 106 

Every island, sea, and 418 For Him shall prayer 107 

Every mourning sinner 783 For His own goodness* sale . 29 

Exalt the Lamb of God 923 For His truth and mercy 186 

Exalt the Lord our God 150 For Jesus, my Lord 698 

Exalted at His Father's side. 381 For life, without Thy love ... 84 

Expand Thy wings, celestial 429 For love of us tie bled 377 

For now Thy people are 874 

Fair is the lot that's cast for. 100 ' For sovereign power reigns . 80 
Fair truth and smiling love . . 62 I For ten thousand blessings . 273 

Faith asks no signal from ... 459 i For the grandeur of Thy 311 

Faith hath an overcoming ... 672 ! For Thee, delightfully 934 

Faith in His name forbids ... 941 i For thee He shed His blood . 376 
Faith in the only sacrifice ... 806 For Thee I thirst, I pray, I... 237 

Faith lends its realizing 540 i For Thee, my God, the living 57 

Faith must obey her Father's 541 ; For Thou didst take a cross . 650 

Faithful, O Lord, Thy 296 i For Thou within no walls ... 883 

Far be Thine honour spread. 183 j For what you have done 375 

Far from the regions of the . 554 For whom, for whom, my ... 377 
Far from this world of toil... 731 For why? the Lord our God. 153 
Far off I stand with tearful . 530 Forbid it, Lord, that! should 371 

Farewell, conflicting hopes... 727 Forbid it, mighty God 578 

Father, fix my soul on Thee 581 Forget Thee ! I will not, I ... 610 
Father, I wait Thy daily will 687 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy ... 938 
Father, in these reveal Thy . 859 Forgive the follies of our ... 996 

Father, in whom we live 452 Forgive the songs that fall so 284 

Father, my soul would still . 7 69 Forgive us, Lord, that Ave so 582 
Father of heaven, in whom . 760 Forgotten be each worldly . . . 838 

Father of Jesus, God of love. 263 Forth with Thy chosen 913 

Fathers to sons shall teach... 239 Frail children of dust 162 

Fear Him, ye saints, and ... 45 Free from anger and from . . . 830 
Fear not, brethren, joyful ... 630 Fresh as the grass our bodies 483 

Fear not, I am with thee 664 Fresh blood, as constant as . 397 

Fearless of hell and ghastly . 697 Fresh from the atoning 874 

Fed by His care, our tongues 844 Friend of the friendless and. 100 
Fervently to Thee Ave cried... 91 From a heart of hate and ... 637 

Filled Avith delight my.. 741 From all temptations them... 836 

Finish, then, Thy neAv , 364 From all that's good averse . 476 

Finished all the types and ... 384 ; From all the guilt of former. 959 

Firm are the Avords His 270 From Christ their A T aried 891 

Firm as His throne, His 621 From every place beloAv the . 779 

Firm, faithful, Avatching unto 829 From guile his heart and lips 41 
Firm on a rock He made me 54 From heaven He came, of ... 349 

Fix, O fix my Avavering mind 572 From loAvly homes and 176 

Fixed on this ground Avill I . 611 From Satan's yoke He sets ... 691 
Flesh is a dangerous foe to.., 580 From sea to sea, from shore. 920 
Fly abroad, Thou mighty ... 911 ! From sorroAA r , toil, and pain. 832 
FoIIoav to the judgment-hall 382 From strength to strength ... 624 
Fond ambition, whisper not. 591 From the earth's remotest ... 255 

Foolish and vain I Avent 200 From the fair chambers of.., 930 

For eA-er firm Thy justice ... 47 From the first daAvning light 29 

For ever shall Thy throne ... 135 From the hea\ r ens thy 207 

For every thirsty, longing ... 518 From the highest throne of . 311 

For friends and brethren 206 From the highway that leads 866 

For God, the Lord, enthroned 141 From the proAisions of Thy . 47 

For great Thou art, and 123 From the Avorld's deceitful . 637 

For He's our God, our 141 From Thee, the overfloAving. 616 

727 



INDEX. 



From Thee, when earthly 
From Thy dear hand may ... 

From Thy house when I 

From Thy works our joys ... 
From vanity turn off mine . . . 
From Zion shall Thy word ... 
Full is His cup of woe 

Gentle, awful Holy Ghost ... 

Gethsemane can I forget 

Gird him with all-sufficient . 

Gird on Thy sword 

Give a calm, a thankful 

Give deep humility, the 

Give me a heart to pray 

Give me a true regard 

Give me on Thee to wait 

Give me the presence of Thy 
Give me Thy counsel for my 
Give me to bear Thine easy . 
Give thanks aloud to God ... 

Give thanks to God, the 

Give these, and then Thy ... 
Give thou the word, that ... 
Give te the Lord of lords ... 

Give tongues of fire and 

Give us an understanding ... 
Give us ourselves and Thee . 
Give us, this day, our daily.. 
Gladly the toys of earth we.. 

Glory and praise to God 

Glory in the highest be 

Glory to God on high 342, 

Glory to the Holy Ghost 

Glory to. the Son we bring ... 
Glory to Thee, great Son of.. 
Glory to Thee, God, most . 

Go, brethren, go ! with 

Go, meet Him in the sky 

Go, spread a Saviour's fame . 

God from eternity hath 

God from His cloudy cistern 
God from on high invites us. 
God hath pronounced a firm 
God has laid up in heaven ... 
God in Israel sows the seeds. 

God in the flesh below 

God is earnest, kneel and ... 
God is in heaven, and men .. 
God is my everlasting aid ... 
God is our hope and strength 
God is our shield and God ... 
God is our strength and song 
God is our sun and shield ... 
God is our sun, He makes ... 
God is our sun, whose daily. 
God loves her sacred gates... 

God my .Redeemer lives 

God of all grace, we come to 



No. j Xo. 

. 48 j God of my life, be near 230 

. 872 God of our fathers, be 719 

. 781 1 God on His saints looks 4(3 

. 763 i God only knows the love of . 362 

197 God pities all my griefs 

171 God reigns on high, but not . 

376 God ruleth on high 

God, the .Redeemer, scatters 
438 God, through Himself, we ... 

865 God will keep His own 

897 God's kindest thoughts are... 

60 Good when He gives 

601 Grace all the work shall 

806 Grace first contrived a way .. 
568 | Grace taught my wandering. 

56S ; Grace, 'tis a sweet, a 

56S Grace will complete what ... 

74 Gracious Lord, and are there 
930 ( Gracious Lord, we love this . 
934 j Grant that all may seek and 
228 ; Grant us Thy cheering grace 

226 Great Comforter, our souls.. 

806 : Great Father of mercies 

434 Great God, and why is 

227 Great God, create my heart . 
922 Great God, how infinite art.. 
440 Great God, let all my hours . 
522 Great God, mine eyes with... 

558 Great God of hosts 

773 Great God, on what a slender 
449 j Great God, the treasures of.. 
973 Great God, Thy sovereign ... 
409 Great God, what do I see .... 
973 Great God, what poor return 
973 Great God, whom heavenly.. 
448 Great is His love and large . . . 



675 
240 
313 
92 
429 
70S 
460 
282 
292 
292 
292 
304 
231 
535 
762 



Great is our Lord, and great 
Great is the Lord, His power 
Great is the mercy of the ... 
Great is their peace who love 
Great Jehovah, Father, Son . 

Great King, gird on Thy 

Great King of grace, my 

Great King of ldngs, and ... 
Great my sins are, but Thy .« 
Great Prophet of my God ... 

Great Shepherd of the 

Great Sun of Eighteousness . 

Great the joy, the union 

Green as the leaf, and ever. . 



Had not Thy word been my. 
Hail, great Tmmanuel, all ... 
Hail, Prince of life, for ever. 
Hail, Prince ! they cry, for... 

Hail, sacred feast, which 

Hail the heaven-born Prince 
Hail the Lord of earth and... 
Hallelujah, church victorious 
728 



994 
72 
258 
932 
461 
995 
484 
516 
791 
420 
775 
115 
214 
243 
239 
173 
190 
851 
75S 
425 
110 
945 
318 
905 
17 
831 
1 

199 
67S 
344 
389 
861 
345 
385 
714 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST". 



Hallelujah, hark, the sound. 924 ; He is thy Saviour, He thy ... 601 

Hallelujah, sfraius of 714 \ He knows no shadow of a ... 262 

Happy, if with my latest 327 \ He knows we are but dust ... 159 

Happy only in Thy love 359 He knows what arguments .. 611 

Happy the home where Jesus 991 . He leads Himself the way .... 26 
Happy the home where prayer 991 He leads me to the place ... 25 
Happy the man to whom He 212 He left His radiant throne ... 331 
Happy the man whose hopes 242 He lives, and blessed be my. 11 
Hark, the celestial armies ... 344 He lives, He lives, and sits . 672 
Hark, the voice of nature ... 999 ; He lives ; the everlasting ... 202 
Hark, they whisper, angels.. 728 , He looks to heaven's eternal 695 

Hark, those bursts of 411 . He, Lord of all the worlds ... 906 

Harps and voices, hands and 250 : He loves His enemies and ... 11 

Hast Thou a lamb in all Thy 587 ; He loves His saints, He 242 

Hast Thou not bid me seek.. 612 He makes the grass the hills 243 

Haste thee on from grace ... 653 He makes the saint and 96 

Hasten, dear Lord, the 740 ! He, nobler friends than here 715 

Hath God cast off for ever ... 112 | He once temptations knew... 396 

Have mercy, Thou that 445 i He overrules all mortal 283 

Have we forgot the Almighty 657 He reigns! ye saints, exalt... 407 

Have you no words ? ah 805 \ He rises who His church 764 

He answered for all 375 He rules the world with 147 

He asks, and God bestows ... 2 j He said, Let the wide 269 

He bids the liquid waters ... 42 • He sank beneath our heavy . 868 

He bids us make His glories. 113 \ He saw me ruined in the 366 

He bows His glorious head .. 175 ! He saw the Gentiles dead in.- 227 

He breaks the pow r er of 330 He saw the nations dead in.. 226 

He brings my wandering ... 24 ! He saw the nations lie 228 

He built the earth, He 227 ; He sends His showers of 244 

He, by Himself, hath sworn . 256 He sends His word and melts 244 
He came, the King of kings. 15 , He sends the sun his circuit. 96 

He can raise the poor to 178 j He sent His only Son 228 

He comes, from thickest 347 He sent His Son with power. 227 

He comes, He comes to call. 422 He sent to save us from our. 226 

He comes, the broken heart. 347 I He shall come down like 107 

He comes, the prisoners to... 347 He shall reign from pole to . 924 

He crowns thy life with 158 He sits a sovereign on His ... 156 

He dies, and in that dreadful 294 He sits at God's right hand . 406 

He dies, but lives again 396 He sought a city fair and ... 603 

He dies, the heavens in 350 He spake the word to 146 

He ever lives to intercede ... 397 He speaks, and listening to . 330 
He everywhere hath sway ... 606 He spoiled the powers of ... 360 
He feeds and clothes us all .. 165 He sware to Abraham and .. . 163 
He fills the poor with good.. 158 j He that drinks shall live for. 510 
He fills the sun with morning 227 He the broken spirit cheers . 178 

He formed the deeps 140 He, the golden-tressed sun... 229 

He formed the stars, those .. 243 He, the great Lord, the ...... 92 

He framed the earth. He ... 143 He thunders, and all nature. 179 
He frees the souls condemned 156 He waits in secret on his ... 695 

He guards thy soul, He 201 He wept that we might 502 

He guides our feet, He.. 202 He who, for men, their surety 400 

He hath, with a piteous eye . 229 He will present our souls ... 669 
He hears our praises and ... 204 He will sustain our weakest. 201 
He hears the uncomplaining 177 He, with all-commanding ... 229 

He has done more than 340 He'll never quench the 363 

He His chosen race did bless 229 Hear Him, ye deaf, His 330 

He honoured all His Father's 298 Hear Thou our prayers, and. 994 

He, in the days of feeble 368 I Hear us, as thus bending .., 816 

He is a God who heareth ... 46 Heaven and earth must pass 251 
729 



INDEX. 



No. 



Heaven, earth, and sea 225 

Heaven from above His call. 70 
Heavenly Father, gracious... 943 

Hell and the grave unite 755 

Hell and thy sins resist thy . 628 
Help me to hear, to praise, to 754 
Help Thy servant to 636 

Help us all to seek the 788 I His covenant with the earth 

Help us our work of faith ... 976 | His cross a sure foundation 
Help us through good report 353 His decree, who formed the 



High on the cross the 

His anger but a moment 

His arm shall well sustain ... 

His call we obey . 

His conscience knows no ... 
His covenant which He kept 
His covenant will my soul 



Help us to venture near Thy. 959 

Hence and for ever from my. 350 

Hence sprang the apostles'... 891 

Hence we awake our fear ... 470 

Henceforth to Thee myself... 182 

Here all the ancient types ... 477 

Here are my choicest 465 

Here at Thy cross I still 531 

Here beneath a virtuous 999 



His deep distress has raised . 
His dying crimson, like a ... 

His enemies with sore 

His eye beholds the path ... 

His flock to Him is dear 

His foes a season here 

His foes and ours are one ... 

His goodness runs an 

His grace will to the end 



Here consecrated waters 467 j His hand is my perpetual 



Here fix my roving heart 
Here hast Thou listened to... 
Here I behold Thy distant ... 
Here J raise my Ebenezer 



675 | His heart contrives for their 
896 His hoary frost, His fleecy ... 
712 His holy angels pitch their... 
666 His honour and His breath. . 



Here I would for ever stay... 383 His honour is engaged to.. 
Here 111 sit with transport. . 871 His kingdom cannot fail . 



Here in the fair gospel field . 776 His krws are just and pure... 

Here in the gospel's 473 His Mving power, and dying. 

181 1 His love in times past 

956 His love what mortal 

915 His love within us shed 

871 ; His mercy and his 

His mercy reigns through . . . 
| His mercy visits every house 



Here in Thy courts I leave . 
Here in Thy house shall .... 
Here in vain Thy will is .... 
Here it is I find my heaven 
Here let Him hold a lasting . 218 
Here let my faith unshaken . 635 
Here let our hearts begin to. 868 
Here let the great Redeemer 884 
Here let the Son of David ... 218 
Here may religion pure and 1000 



Here may we prove the 
Here, mighty God, accept , 



883 
218 



Here my poor heart can rest 600 
Here, O my soul, thy trust... 635 

Here shall you taste 825 

Here, sinners, you may heal. 498 

Here the whole Deity is 299 

Here, then, my God 680 

Here to my willing soul 62 

Here when Thy messengers . 881 
Here when Thy people seek . 881 
Here will I fix my gracious. . 219 



His only righteousness I 
I His power He showed by ... 
; His power subdues our sins.. 
| His presence fills each heart, 
i His promise stands for ever. 

His purposes shall ripen 

His righteousness is gone ... 

His seed for ever shall 

His Son, the great Redeemer 
His soul shall live secure on. 

His sovereign power 

His Spirit shall unite 

His statutes and commands . 
His steady counsels change. . 
His terrors keep the world. . . 
His truth and grace 



Here will I meet the hungry. 219 j His very word of grace is 



Here would I learn how . 
Here would we dwell while . 



465 | His wisdom and almighty , 
126 His wisdom doth provide . 



Here's love and grief beyond 380 His wisdom framed the 

High as the heavens are 159 i His wisdom, with superior. . . 

High heaven, that heard the 563 j His wondrous works and . . . 

High o'er the earth His 78 His work my hoary age shall 

High on a throne His glories 246 His works of piety and love . 
High on His holy seat 394 Hither from earth's remotest 

73° 



No. 

545 

38 

75 
6.56 
695 
KJo 
602 
951 
381 
595 

98 
371 
144 
1 

10 

10 
394 
485 
632 
274 

55 
244 

44 
379 
673 
406 

19 
361 
608 
331 
426 

42 
184 
124 
327 
160 
159 
750 
700 
281 
122 
127 
173 

55 
152 
573 

19 
244 
265 
168 
269 

42 

26 
228 
267 
158 
562 
174 
757 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



No. I 

Hither, then, your tribute ... 365 
Ho ! all ye hungry, starving. 516 j 
Ho ! ye needy, come, and ... 511 1 
Ho ! ye that pant for living . 516 
Hoard up His sacred word... 849 
Hold Thou Thy cross before. 941 ' 

Holy and blessed Three 917 ; 

Holy Ghost, to Thee we cry . 851 J 

Holy, holy, holy, all 454, 455 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God. . 455 ! 
Holy, holy, holy, though the 455 

Holy, holy, holy Three 454 

Honour immortal must be ... 402 

Hosanna in the highest 188 | 

Hosanna let the earth and . . . 301 

Hosanna, Lord, Thine 312 

Hosanna to His glorious 401 

Hosanna to our conquering.. 408 ! 

Hosanna to the anointed , 1S8 j 

Hosanna to the King 189 

Hosanna to their heavenly... 881 

Hoav bitter that cup 608 

How blessed are our eyes . . . 499 I 
How blest Thy saints, how... 89 

How blest would every 582 

How bright the prospect is. . 710 | 

How bright the triumph 95 | 

How can I die while Jesus... 569 
How charming is the voice .. 499 I 
How cold and feeble is my. . . 791 
How decent and how wise ... 69 

How doth Thy word my 193 I 

How dread are Thine eternal 263 
How dreadful was the hour . 379 
How eager are my thoughts. 537 
How far from this our daily. 593 I 
How far the heavenly robe... 694 

How glorious is that 41 

How glorious was the grace . 379 

How great His power is 963 

How great their work, how . 892 
How happy all Thy servants. 181 

How happy are our ears 499 

How happy are the saints . . . 652 

How happy the man 6SS 

How happy, then, are they.. 43 

How holy is His name 149 

How kind are Thy 240 

How large His bounties are . 675 
How long the-race of David . 127 

How loud shall our glad 740 

How many are Thy thoughts 54 

How mighty is His hand 228 

How much is mercy Thy 181 

How perfect is Thy word ... 18 
How shall Thy servants give 916 
How shall we get our crimes 481 

.How surely stablished is 138 

How terrible Thy glories be . 128 

73 ] 



No. 

How vast the mercy and the 404 
How vast Thy works ! how.. 161 
How well Thy blessed truths 462 
How will my lips rejoice to.. 102 
Humble, holy, all resigned... 359 
Hunger and thirst are felt . . . 750 
Hunger, thirst, disease 751 

I ask Thee for a thoughtful . 590 

I ask Thee for the daily 590 

I ask them whence their 752 

I call to recollection 112 

I can do all things, or can . . . 658 
I cannot feel Thee touch my. 965 
I cannot live without Thy ... 73 

I cannot serve Him as I 287 

I charge my thoughts, be ... 216 
I chide my heart, that sinks. 56 

I choose the path of 191 

I come, I come, at Thy 7 -25 

I delivered thee when bound 588 

I fear no foe with Thee 944 

I feel that I am weak 525 

1 flutter, I struggle, and pant 76 

I glory in infirmity 658 

I go where God and glory ... 723 
I have been there, and still . 797 
I hear, but seem to hear in . 640 
I hear Thy word with love ... 18 
I know not, O I know not ... 744 
I know that God His church 235 
I know the power in whom . 104 

I know Thy judgments 199 

I know Thy will is right 600 

I lay my body down to sleep 941 
I leave the world without a . 725 
I love her gates, I love the ... 204 
I love my Shepherd's voice . 318 
I love Thy church, O God ... 828 
1 love to meet among them . 423 
I love to tread the hallowed. 827 

I need not fear my foes 525 

I need the influence of Thy . 198 
I need Thy presence every ... 944 

I other priests disdain 396 

I pay this evening sacrifice... 4 
I perish, and my doom were 529 
I rest beneath the Almighty's 592 

I rest upon Thy word 568 

1 see, and I adore 377 

I shall His goodness see 81 

1 sigh to think of happier ... 57 
I sing the goodness of the ... 274 

I sing the wisdom that 274 

I smite upon my anxious 531 

I smite upon my troubled ... 530 
I sometimes think myself . . . 640 

I told Him all my secret 44 

I, too, at the season ordained 937 



1 was not born for earth or . 
I welcome all Thy sovereign. 
I will not let Thee go unless. 
I would for ever speak His... 
1 would not be a stranger ... 

1 would not breathe for 

I would not change my blest 
I would not have the restless 
1 would not, Lord, pass by... 
I would not murmur, Lord... 
1 would the precious time . . . 
I yield my powers to Thy ... 
I'd part with all the joys of . 
I'd tell Him how my sins ... 
I'll give the mourner, saith . 
I'll lift my hands, I'll raise... 

I'll praise Him while He 

I'll read the histories of Thy 
I'll sing Thy majesty and . . . 
I'll sing Thy truth and mercy 
I'll speak the honours of Thy 
I'll spread His works of grace 

I'll trust Thy goodness 

I'm like a helpless captive . . . 
I've seen Thy glory and Thy. 
If aught should tempt my . . . 
If burning beams of noon . . . 
If but my fainting heart be . 

If e'er 1 go astray 

If God to me His statutes . . . 

If in my Father's love 

If life be long, I will be glad. 
If light attend the course I. . . 
If love to God and love to ... 
If men shall see my virtues . 
If mercy -smile, let mercy . . . 

If my immortal Saviour 

If on my face for Thy dear . . . 
If on our daily course our ... 

If once His wrath arise 

If once I wander from Thy , 

If orphans they are left 

If peace and plenty crown ... 
If sang the morning stars . . . 

If sin be pardoned, I'm 

If sin lay covered in my 

If smiling mercy crown our . 

If some poor wandering 

If tears of sorrow would 

If the way be drear 

If Thou art my shield and my 
If Thou, my Jesus, still be . . . 
If Thou should'st call me to. 
If vapours with malignant ... 
If vexing thoughts within me 
If wounded love my bosom . 
If yet while pardon may be » 
Immortal glory forms His ... 
Immortal honour, endless ... 



702 Immortal light and joys 145 

613 In all my ways Thy hand I... 665 

811 In answering what Thy 8.7 

370 In conversation be sincere . . . 929 
700 In darkest shades if Thou . . . 697 
562 In each event of life how ... 286 
6S7 In early years Thou wast . . . 104 
590 In earth below, in heaven . . . 289 

650 In every condition, in 664 

600 In every different land 19 

887 In every joy that crowns my 286 

935 In every new distress 68 

712 In every pang that rends 400 

641 In every scene of life Thy . . . 957 
734 In every tempting, trying ... 900 

53 In far off lands, O let them... 898 
242 In foreign realms and lands . 166 

195 In gentler language there ... 37 
9 In heaven the rapturous song 344 

231 In His name if two or three . 803 
326 In His name rejoicing ever... 768 

54 In His own time, but yet 888 

104 In His righteousness exalted 768 
523 In His salvation is our hope. 22 

82 In holy contemplation 686 

369 In holy duties let the day ... 753 
132 In Israel stood His ancient . 67 
599 In midst of dangers, fears ... 166 

25 \ In my distress I sought my... 16 

196 In my Redeemer's name 525 

556 In my salvation, Lord 526 

594 In pastures green Hell lead. 750 
279 In robes of judgment, lo ! He 144 

583 In scenes exalted or 955 

620 In service which Thy love ... 590 

957 In sight of all my foes 25 

635 I In solid, pure delights like ... 983 

649 In such society as this 707 

933 j In suffering, be Thy love my 363 

2 ! In the colcl prison of a tomb 755 
191 1 In the conquests of Thymight 571 
852 j In the cross of Christ I glory 372 

687 | In the dark hour of deep 36 

434 j In the Red Sea, by Moses' ... 340 
722 In the time of tribulation ... 63 < 

90 In the wilderness astray 167 

597 In Thee 1 place my trust 3!) 

946 In Thee most perfectly 307 

527 In Thee my hopes and 161 

662 In Thee our fathers put S5'i 

9S7 In Thee our hearts unite 37V 

967 In Thee shall Israel trust ... 515 

599 In Thine own appointed 785 

132 In Thy fair book of life and . 267 
369 In Thy strength may we be . 848 
369 In times of general distress . 174 

739 In us, Abba, Father, cry 438 

268 In us, for us, intercede 438 

433 In vain might lofty princes . 283 
1%1 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



So. I No. 

In vain our mortal voices ... 879 i Jesus for me hath died 600 

In vain shall Satan rage 470 Jesus, hail, enthroned in ... 33.1 

In vain the noisy crowd 130 Jesus, hear our humble 848 

In vain the sons of earth or . 941 Jesus, how glorious is Thy... 542 

In vain the tempter frights . 634 I Jesus, Immanuel 9S7 

In vain the trembling 402 Jesus is become at length ... 770 

In vain these moments 483 Jesus is worthy to receive ... 315 

In vain we ask God's 542 Jesus it owns a king 539 

In vain we search, in vain ... 431 j Jesus, let all Thy servants ... b98 
In vain we seek for peace ... 477 Jesus lives, for us He died ... 388 
In vain we tune our formal 430 ; Jesus lives, henceforth His .. 388 
In wakeful hours of night ... 84 [ Jesus lives, our hearts know 3S8 

In want my plentiful supply 321 | Jesus lives, to Him the 388 

In Aveal or woe, in joy or care 837 Jesus, my all in all Thou art 321 

In worship may I spend 271 ; Jesus, my God, I know His . 621 

In worship so divine 342 ! Jesus, my God, Thy blood ... 72 

In Zion God is known 68 Jesus, mv great High Priest. 318 

In Zion is His throne 149 ! Jesus, my living Head 675 

Incarnate Deity 452 j Jesus, my Shepherd 328 

Infinite joy or endless woe ... 434 j Jesus our God invites us SS0 

Infinite leagues beyond the . 260 j Jesus, our Lord and God 333 

Infinite pity touched the 361 ! Jesus, our Lord, arise 782 

Infinite strength and equal . 275 , Jesus, our Lord, ascends on. 67 

Inflame their minds with ... S94 Jesus, our Lord, how 7 

Instruct me, rule me, guide . 442 Jesus, our only joy be Thou. 329 

Into His presence let us 141 Jesus, our Priest, for ever ... 170 

Into temptation lead me not 55S Jesus protects, my fears 592 

Inured to poverty and pain . 592 Jesus, see my panting breast 572 
[nvited by the voice divine... 852 Jesus shall be still our theme 341 

Is my journey full of sadness 94S Jesus, still lead on 662 

Is not Thy name melodious . 587 | Jesus the ancient faith 855 

Is there a thing beneath the. 561 Jesus, the gift impart 392 

Is this, dear Lord, that thorny 633 Jesus, the Lord, appears at . 294 
Israel, a name divinely blest 202 ' Jesus, the Lord, shall guard. 629 
Israel, rejoice and rest secure 201 ! Jesus, the Lord, that fought. 880 

Israel's strength and 777 ; Jesus, the name that charms 330 

it can bring with it nothing. 686 ! Jesus, the Saviour reigns,149, 400 
It cost Him cries and tears . 320 | Jesus, Thou didst shed Thy . 833 
It cost Him death to save ... SC6 . Jesus, Thou Friend divine ... 823 

It is finished ! O what 334 j Jesus, Thy feast we celebrate 860 

It is the Lord— my covenant 602 [Jesus, Thy speaking blood ... 961 

It is the Lord — should I 602 j Jesus, Thy witness speaks . . . 403 

It is the Lord— who can 602 Jesus, to Thee I fly 81 

It is the Lord— who gives . . . 602 j Jesus, to Thy kind arms I ... 421 

It makes the wounded spirit 323 ! Jesus, to whom 1 fly 655 

It sets times past in present. 603 Jesus, we come at Thy 507 

It sweetly cheers our 466 'Jesus, when Thy light we ... 572 

Its streams the whole 296 ■ Jesus, who in the form of . . . 352 

Jesus, with us Thou always . 869 

Jehovah, Father. Spirit 447 Join all the ransomed race... 338 

Jehovah scorns the nations'. 42 Joined in one spirit to our... 847 

Jehovah, 'tis a glorious 240 Joy to the earth ! the Saviour 147 

Jehovah's everlasting days... 259 Joyful all ye nations rise 345 

Jerusalem, my happy home . 743 Joyful with all the strength . 722 

Jerusalem, the glorious 744 Judge not the Lord by feeble 281 

Jesus, answer from above ... 523 Just as I am — and waiting ... 547 
Jesus beholds where Satan . . 479 Just as I am — poor, ■wretched 547 
Jesus can make a dying bed. 717 Just as I am — though tossed 547 
Jesus, confirm my heart's ... 570 Just as I am— Thou wilt 547 

733 



INDEX. 



No. 

Just as I am — Thy love 547 

Justice and judgment are . . . 128 

Justice and truth attend 60 

J ustice, upon an awful 
Just in the last distressing... 596 

Keep me through this night. 945 

Keep near your gracious 843 

Kept peaceful in the midst .. 353 

Kindle the flame of love 780 

Kindled His relentings are... 528 

Kingdoms on firm 993 

Kingdoms wide that sit in . . . 911 

Kings shall fall down before 107 

Knowledge, alas ! 'tis all in . 586 

Know ye, the Lord is God ... 153 

Laden with fruits of age 134 

Lamb of God, to Thee I cry . 322 
Lead me not — for flesh is ... 636 
Lead us to God — our final ... 436 

Lead us to holiness — the 436 

Learning and wit may cease. 463 
Leave me not, but ever love. 942 
Leave no unguarded place . . . 624 
Leave the world and all its .. 840 
Leave to His sovereign will. . 606 

Legions of angels round 389 

Let all our powers be joined. 862 
Let all that dwell above the . 315 
Let all the saints terrestrial. 708 
Let all who adore Jehovah... 248 
Let all your lamps be bright. 619 
Let all your sacred passions . 251 
Let an -unusual joy surprise . 142 

Let Caesar's due be ever 99G 

Let cares like a wild deluge . 705 
Let crowds approach with... 861 
Let deep repentance, faith... 968 
Let differing nations join ... 93 
Let distant times and nations 242 
Let elders worship at his ... 303 

Let envy and ill-will 819 

Let everlasting thanks be ... 474 
Let every act of worship be . 403 
Let every creature rise and . 106 
Let every flying hour confess 618 

Let every kindred, every 414 

Let every moment as it flies. 403 
Let every mountain, every... 179 

Let every saint above 453 

Let floods and nations rage . 136 

Let good or ill befall 39 

Let grace our selfishness 353 

Let heaven and all that dwell 98 

Let heaven proclaim the 

Let Him be crowned with ... 
Let him that heareth say . . . 
Let Jew and Q entile stop 



No. 

Let lively hope my soul 968 

Let me but feel Him near ... 26 
Let me neither faint nor fear 636 

Let me no more my soul 488 

Let me not murmur or 958 

Let me Thy power and truth 103 
Let mountains from their ... 63 

Let not conscience make 511 

Let not sorrow dim your eye 627 
Let not the foe of Christ and 790 
Let not the world's deceitful 790 
Let not Thy face be hid from 34 
Let others stretch their arms 688 

Let past ingratitude 524 

Let princes hear, let angels . 139 

Let sinners break their 892 

Let sinners learn to pray 40 

Let strangers walk around ... 69 
Let such amazing love as ... 870 
Let the dear objects of their. 857 
Let the false raptures of the. 461 
Let the high heavens your . . . 278 
Let the Indian, let the negro 911 
Let the many peopled earth. 91 
Let the path our friends ... 988 
Let the people praise Thee ... 94 

Let the ransomed thus 167 

Let the redeemed of the Lord 165 
Let the sweet hope that Thou 601 
Let the vain world pronounce 863 
Let the whole earth His love 146 
Let the whole earthHis power 160 
Let the world despise and ... 653 

Let this my every hour 680 

Let this vain world delude ... 971 

Let those refuse to sing 693 

Let those that sow in sadness 211 
Let thronging multitudes . . . 892 

Let Thy blood by faith 869 

Let Thy reconciling word . . . 915 
Let us bear each other's load 833 
Let us be weaned from all ... 718 

Let us devote this 760 

830 
229 
229 
830 
627 
918 
267 
490 
4S9 



Let us for each other care 

Let us sound His name 

Let us, then, with gladsome. 
Let us then with joy remove, 
Let your drooping hearts be. 
Let Zion's time of favour ... 
Life, death, and hell, and ... 

Life is earnest, when 'tis 

Life is the hour that God . . . 
Life, like a fountain rich and 

Life's labours done, as 727 

Lift up the everlasting gates. 825 
142 Lift up to God the voice of. . . 288 
7 Lift up your eyes, ye sons of. 391 

519 Lift up your hands by 223 

542 Light are the pains that 7QQ 

734 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



No. 

Light up this house with 882 

Like floods, the angry 135 

Like her with hopes and fears 532 
Like mighty, rushing wind... 427 

Like the dew Thy peace 438 

Like those who watch for ... 215 
Linger not on all the plain. . . 514 
Lions and beasts of savage . . . 496 

Lives again, our glorious 385 

Lo ! every kindred, tongue .. 434 
Lo ! glad I come, and Thou . 334 
Lo ! God is here, Him day ... 773 
Lo ! He beckons from on ... 724 
Lo ! He lays His glory by ... 345 
Lo ! His triumphal chariot . . 28 
Lo ! I am with you, saith ... 736 

Lo ! Jesus who invites 519 

Lo ! on a narrow neck of land 424 

Lo ! the angelic bands 386 

Lo ! the incarnate God 511 

Lo ! the world from Thee . . . 607 

Lo ! these are they from 750 

Long as our fiery trials last.. 811 

Long as the moon her 997 

Long weary nights of pain ... 6 

Look down in pity, Lord 237 

Look down, God, with ... 916 
Look how we grovel here . . . 430 
Look up, my soul, to Him ... 320 
Look upward in the dying . . . 545 
Look unto Him, ye nations. . 330 
Loose all your bars of massy. 28 
Lord, can a feeble, helpless. . 580 
Lord Christ, into Thy hands. 735 
Lord, cleanse my soul from.. 320 
Lord, draw reluctant hearts. 495 
Lord, forgive me, day by day 535 

Lord God of Hosts, Thy 127 

Lord God of truth and grace. 704 
Lord, grant us all aright to... 468 
Lord, have mercy when we. . 809 

Lord, help Thy minister 786 

Lord, how Thy wonders are . 274 

Lord, I address Thy 676 

Lord, I adore Thy matchless 565 
Lord, I am blind, be Thou ... 638 
Lord, I am sick, my sickness 638 
Lord, I come to Thee for rest 807 

Lord, I my vows to Thee 929 

Lord, if our days must fly . . . 131 
Lord, in the temple of Thy. . 769 

Lord, it is my chief 588 

Lord, it is not life to live 684 

Lord, lend Thy gracious ear. 812 
Lord, let not all my hopes ... 645 
Lord, let Thy fear within us. 654 
Lord, let Thy mighty voice .. 789 
Lord, let us in our homes ... 991 
jjord, make me understand, . 465 



No. 

Lord, my times are in Thy ... 591 

Lord of glory, God Most 322 

Lord of our time, whose 986 

Lord of the nations, thus to. 1000 

Lord, on our souls Thy 89 

Lord, on Thee our souls 785 

Lord, our iniquities prevail.. 87 
Lord, search my thoughts . . . 774 

Lord, should my path 357 

Lord, Thy commands are 930 

Lord, uphold me day by day. 636 
Lord, we adore Thy ways . . . 480 
Lord, we are few, but Thou . 883 

Lord, we obey Thy call 293 

Lord, what is man, or all . . . 7 

Lord, what is man, that 8 

Lord, what shall earth and.. 257 

Lord, when I leave this 668 

Lord, with this grace our . . . 459 
Lord, with this guilty heart. 939 

Loud hallelujahs to Thy 252 

Loud let the gospel trumpet. 916 
Loud may the troubled ocean 63 
Loud roaring, the billows . . . 610 
Love and grief my heart 871 

Love is the golden chain 584 

Love's redeeming work is ... 385 

Low at Thy feet my soul 646 

Low before Thee, Lord, we . . 207 
Low in adoration bending ... 878 

! Maintain them through 902 

Make an unguarded youth... 970 

Make haste, my days, to 639 

Make me to walk in Thy 197 

Make us of one heart and . . . 830 
Man may trouble and distress 653 
May all the nations throng . . 767 
May but this grace my soul.. 496 
May every heart confess Thy 405 
May He, by whose kind care. 838 
May He teach us to fulfil ... 795 

May I always own Thy 595 

May I still enjoy this feeling 871 
May peace attend Thy gate. . 205 

May the glorious day 911 

May they that Jesus whom. . 893 
May Thy rich grace impart . 544 

May Thy young servant 970 

May we to others stoop and, 352 

Me for Thine own Thou 592 

Meekly may my soul receive. 217 
Melchisedec, that wondrous. 170 

Mercies multiplied each 947 

Mercy and truth on earth ... 122 

Mercy looked down with 756 

Mercy unlimited is thine 526 

Mere mortal power shall fade 657 
'Mid the chorus of the skies . 747 

35 



INDEX. 



No. 

'Midst hourly cares may 983 

Midst power that knows no . 744 
Might I enjoy the meanest... 119 
Millions of happy spirits live 309 
Millions of sinners, vile as... 505 

Millions of years my 711 

Mine is an unchanging love . 588 
Mine, to chide me when 1 rove 404 
Mine to comfort in distress . 404 
Mine, to tell of joys to come. 404 

Minutes and mercies 980 

Mortals with joy behold His. 305 
Moses beheld the promised . 340 
Mount their transports to ... 724 

Mountains shall sink to 899 

M ourning souls, dry up your 305 
Much forgiven may I learn . . 535 
Much of my time has run to. 941 
My best desires are faint and 040 
My cheerful tribute will I ... 302 
My days are shorter than a . 482 
My dying Saviour and my . . . 875 
My fainting flesh had died ... 34 
My faith would lay her hand 540 
My feet shall travel all the... 102 
My flesh shall slumber in . . . 13 
My flesh shall Thy first call . 12 
My flesh, when buried deep . 103 

My flesh with fear and 234 

My flesh would rest in Thine 118 
My God, 1 feel the mournful. 907 
My God, Thy name is love ... 600 

My God will pity my 641 

My God, forgive my follies... 51 
My God, how excellent Thy . 47 
My God, 1 would not long to 267 
My God, my Father, be Thy. 560 
My God ! I cry with every ... 523 

My God ! He cries. All 378 

My gracious God, how plain. 18 
My gracious Master and my. 330 
My guilt appeared but small 523 
My guilt, my shame, I all ... 531 
My heart grows warm with . 
My heart is fixed, my song... 
My heart is vexed with sore . 
My heart resolves, my tongue 
My heart shall triumph in ... 

My heart to folly prone 

My heart was fashioned by... 
My hopes of heaven were . . . 
My knowledge of that life . . . 
My lips and cheerful heart... 
My lips, with shame, my sins 

My moments move with 

My prayer is heard, the Lord 
My safety each succeeding . . . 
My Saviour, and my Lord ... 
My sins, though great, do ... 



My soul, ask what thou wilt. 

My soul hath gone too far ... 

My soul lies humbled in the. 

My soul looks back to see ... 

My soul, no more attempt to 
j My soul obeys the almighty . 
| My soul rejoices to pursue ... 
j My soul shall pray for Zion.. 

j My soul with various 

I My soul would leave this 

My soul would rise and sing. 
I My spirit homeAvard turns . . . 

My streams of outward 

My talents, gifts, and graces. 

My thankful lips shall loud . 

My thirsty, fainting soul 

My thoughts address His . . . 

My thoughts, before they ... 

My thoughts lie open to the. 

My tongue repeats her vows. 

My trust is fixed upon Thy... 

My voice awake 

My willing soul would stay . 

Nations, the learned and the 
Nature and time quite naked 

Nature in every dress ' 

Nature shall be dissolved and 
Nearing Sabbath, how I bless 
New every morning is the . . . 
New mercies each returning, 

New time, new favours 

Night unto night His name . 

No ! banished and heart 

No blood of goats, nor heifer 

No chilling winds or 

No evil tidings shall surprise 
No good in creatures can be. 

No longer now delay 

No man can truly say 

No more fatigues, no more. . . 
No more let human blood be 
No more let sins and sorrows 
No more shall peevish passion 
No more the bloody spear ... 

No need of prophets to 

No ; rather let me freely 

No rude alarms of raging . . . 
No rushing, mighty wind we 
IS o, still the ear of sovereign 

No strength of our own 

No treasures so enrich the ... 
No vain discourse shall fill... 
No voice but Thine can give. 
None can come that shall . . . 
None shall measure out Thy. 
Nor alms nor deeds that 1 ... 

Nor by nature's tie alone 

Nor death nor hell shall e'er 



No; 

801 
197 
73 
546 
471 
47S 
474 
204 
033 
097 
271 
230 
2S4 
887 
488 
84 
75 
233 
232 
205 
214 
168 
761 

425 
25S 
271 
701 
94S 
933 
933 
986 
932 
120 
74 
741 
174 
685 
513 
437 
765 
91S 
147 
268 
393 
459 
598 
765 
882 
012 
050 
193 
706 
642 
512 
945 
530 
559 
073 



73^ 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



No. 

Nor doth it yet appear. 55(3 

Nor earth, nor all the sky ... 689 
Nor earth, nor seas, nor sun. 319 
Nor hath the King of grace . 629 

Nor let our voices cease 320 

Nor pain, nor grief, nor 732 

Nor prayer is made on earth 800 
Nor shall I through eternal . 683 

Nor shall Thy spreading 17 

Nor voice can sing, nor heart 329 
Not a brief glance, I beg a ... 944 
Not all that men on earth . . . 672 

Not all the blessings of a 82 

Not all the harps above 689 

Not all the pains that ere I. . . 647 
Not angels that stand round 963 
Not by the terrors of a slave 676 
Not for our duties or deserts 294 
Not in mine innocence I trust 725 
Not Jacob's sons of old could 691 
Not life itself with all its joys 82 
Not now on Zion's height ... 779 
N ot Sinai's mountain could . 95 

Not so the impious and 1 

Not the labours of my hands 549 
Not the most perfect rules . . . 194 
Not time, nor nature's narrow 175 
Not walls, nor hills could ... 209 
Not what we wish, but what 654 
Nothing but truth before His 774 
Nothing in my hand I bring . 549 
Nothing more can we require 783 
Nothing you in exchange ... 517 

Now beneath this covert 840 

Now bless, O God of love ... 858 
Now cleanse my soul from . . . 488 
Now for the love I bear His . 543 

Now from the throng 759 

Now I am Thine for ever 181, 191 
Now I renounce my carnal ... 53 

Now in my early days 970 

Now is th' accepted time 495 

Now let my soul arise 318 

Now let our darkness 469 

Now let the hosts above 338 

Now let the Lord for ever ... 268 

Now let Thy glory be 814 

Now, Lord, my weary soul ... 643 
Noav make Thy glory knoAvn 61 

Now may fervent prayer 953 

Now may we all attend Thy . 786 
Now on earth, as through a . 575 

Now redemption, long 418 

Now rest, my long-divided... 563 

Now save us, Lord, from 22 

Now shall my head be lifted. 33 

Now, sinners, dry your 293 

Now the full glories of the... 299 
Now they are sent to guide . 668 

7 



Now Thou arrayest Thine 

Now though He reigns 

Now to my soul, immortal . . . 
Now to the God of victory ... 
Now to the God whose power 
Now to the Lamb that once . 
Now to the shining realms . . . 
Now, toil and conllict o'er ... 
Now truth and honour shall. 
Now we may bow before His 

Now we must fight if we 

Now will I tell to .sinners ... 
Now with triumphal palms . 



No. 

280 

868 
262 
722 
671 
303 



623 
334 
750 



O be a nobler portion mine . 482 
O be earnest, do not stay ... 490 

O be Thou with us here 778 

O bless the Lord, my soul . . . 158 
O blessed power ! O glorious 171 
O blest and favoured men ... 125 
O blest Redeemer of mankind 36 
O bring our dearest friends . 813 
O Britain, know thy living . . . 225 
O Christ, be Thou our present 404 
O cleanse me in the Saviour's 537 
O come, and make the trial . 508 
O come and reign o'er every. 927 
O come, my soul, and gaze ... 376 
O could I say, without a doubt 667 
O could our thankful hearts. 283 
O could we make our doubts 742 
O enter, then, His gates with 153 
O Father, glorify Thy Son ... 780 

O Father, in that hour 721 

O fearful! O faithless ! in ... 610 
O for a persevering power . . . 577 

O for a sight, a pleasing 699 

O for a strong, a lasting faith 270 
O for a visit from my God ... 716 

O for His sake our guilt 99 

O for the living ilanie 772 

O for Thine own, for Jesus' . 534 
O for this love let rocks and. 360 

O for Thy name's sake 115 

O give thanks to Him who ... 277 

O give thanks to nature's 277 

O give thanks with heart 277 

O give Thine angels charge... 940 

O glorious hour ! O blest 13 

O God, mine inmost soul 424 

O God, our King, whose 119 

O God of families, forgive ... 979 
O God of families, impart ... 979 
O God of families, we pray... 979 
O grant that nothing in my . 363 

O guard our shores from 1000 

O guide me in Thy love and . 32 
guide our doubtful feet ... 835 
O happy bond that seals my. 563 

37 47 



INDEX. 



happy servant lie 619 
O happy souls 1 glorious ... 676 

O happy souls that pray 120 

O happy the choirs 121 

O haste, victorious Prince ... 412 
hasten, mercy to implore . 492 
O hasten, sinner, to be blest. 492 
O hasten, sinner, to return... 492 
help us, Saviour, from on . 808 
O help us, through the prayer 808 
O help us. when our spirits . 808 
holy, holy, holy Lord... 252, 253 

O hope of every contrite 329 

how I fear Thee, living ... 263 
how shall I whose native . 261 
how shall words with equal 290 
O, if my Lord would come ... 717 
O Israel, make the Lord thy. 180 
O Jesus, light of all below ... 405 
O keep my soul from death . 31 

O keep this foolish heart 957 

O King of Salem, Prince of . 821 
O lead me to that happy path 6S3 

O lead me to the Rock 79 

O let a holy flock await 815 

O let a voice of comfort bless 905 
O let me climb those higgle? . 319 

O let me think how thou 357 

O let not justice frown me ... 527 I 
O let the dead now hear Thy 325 

O let the saints with joy 165 

O let them shout and sing ... 93 
O let them spread Thy name 895 

O let Thy chosen few 812 

O let Thy love my heart 503 

O let Thy table honoured be. 861 

O let Thy word of grace 970 

O let us now to Jesus fly 971 

O let us to His courts repair 141 

O lift up your eyes 375 

O light and power ! O life ... 442 
O like the sun may I fulfil ... 930 
O long-expected day begin ... 765 
O Lord, do thou the sinner . 492 
O Lord, each faithful effort . 908 
O Lord, how excellent Thy... 8 
O Lord, I cast my care on ... 685 

O Lord, in ways of peace 844 

O Lord of life and glory 374 

O Love, how cheering is thy. 363 
O Love, thou bottomless abyss 611 
O Love, thy sovereign aid . . . 561 
O lovely attitude ! He stands 509 
O magnify the Lord withme, 45, 46 
O make but trial of His love. 45 
O make this heart rejoice or. 640 

may each future age 978 

O may I bear some humble... 299 
O may I lixa to reach the ... 304 



\ O may I see Thy tribes.. 164 

O may I then with j oy 298 

O may my heart by grace . . . 968 

O may my soul on Thee 938 

O may our dull and languid . 904 
O may our feet pursue the ... 718 
O may our more harmonious 956 
O may that mind in us be ... 351 
O may the choice which we . 846 
O may the righteous when I. 236 
O may the sweet the blissful. 331 
O may these thoughts my ... 233 

O may this glorious 295 

O may Thy counsels, mighty 467 
O may Thy love inspire my . 73 

O may Thy mighty love 404 

O may Thy pardoning grace. 536 
O may Thy Spirit guide my . 5 

O may Thy Spirit teach 964 

O may we all with one 995 

O may we ever hear Thy 341 

O may we ever walk in Him. 817 

O measureless might 162 

O might I hear Thy heavenly 269 

O my Lord, what shall I 942 

O not in circling depth or ... 264. 

O one, O only mansion 744 

O precious cross, O glorious . 652 
O Saviour, calm our troubled 874 
O Saviour, with protecting... 312 
O send Thy spirit down to ... 197 
O shall not warmer accents . 877 

O shed abroad that royal 443 

O Son of God, in glory raised 351 
O Son of man, Thyself hast. . . 354 
O Spirit of the Lord, prepare 922 
O spread Thy covering wings 285 
O still restore our wandering 984 
O sweet abode of peace and . 709 
O tell me that my worthless. 421 

O tell of His might 162 

O that all may seek and 581 

O that from Britain now 910 

O that I could for ever sit ... 362 
O that I now this rest might 799 
O that it were as it hath been 85 
O that men would praise the 167 

O that our thoughts and 753 

O that the months would roll 403 
O that the world might know 437 
O that the world might taste 327 

O that we all might now 522 

O that with yonder sacred ... 414 
O the sweet wonders of that 370 
O the transporting, rapturous 741 
O the virtue of that price ... 512 
O Thou by whom Ave come... 800 
O Thou gracious, wise, and . 595 
O Thou, our Maker, Saviour. 784 



EVEEY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



JNO. 

Thou that wouldst not 487 

Thou to whom in ancient . 779 
Thau who sitt'st at God's . 445 
O Thou whose mercy bends . 86 
to be brought to Jesus' feet C05 
( ) to grace how great a debtor 6G6 
to live exempt from care... 591 

O 'tis impossible that Ave 864 

wash my soul from every . 71 

( ) what a vast delight 858 

O what immortal joys I felt . 634 

when His wisdom can 407 

when shall I in endless ... 938 
when shall Thy salvation . 770 
O why art thou cast down ... 57 
() wisdom's great High Priest 975 
O wondrous knowledge, deep 232 
() wondrous love ! to bleed... 802 

wondrous stream 163 

O wretched state of deep 421 

O write upon my memory ... 797 
ye that love His holy name 145 
O'er all nations, God alone... 178 
O'er all the strait and narrow 466 

O'er every foe victorious 107 

Of all the pious dead 719 

Of His deliverance I will 45 

Oft as the precious seed is ... 790 
Oft from the margin of the... .665 
Oft hath the sea confessed ... 665 

Oft have our fathers told 68 

Oft He forgave their sins 150 

Oft I frequent Thy holy place 791 

Oft to prayer by night 373 

Oh, agony of wavering S74 

On angels, with unveiled . . . 268 
< )n cherub and on cherubim. 16 
On each, on all, some. gift ... 780 

On earth let my example 488 

On earth we want the sight . 696 

On every side He stands 210 

On, for ye now must wage ... 626 
On high and holy ground . . . 125 

On Him it safely leans 539 

On the word Thy blood hath 551 
On Thee our hopes depend... 735 
On Thee we humbly wait ... 895 

On Thine own command 607 

( )n this auspicious morn 758 

On this glad day a brighter . 764 
On Thy redeeming name we. 829 

On us He bids the sun 524 

On us the vast extent display 534 
Once has His awful voice ... 80 
Once in the circuit of a year. 397 
Once the big unbidden tear . 747 
Once they were mourning ... 752 
One army of the living God . 708 

One day amid the place 761 

73 



No, 

One family, we dwell in Him 708 
One in heart, and one in hand 840 
One Lord, one empire, all ... 407 
One name, above all glorious 276 

One privilege my heart 33 

One thing demands our care 493 
Only, O Lord, in Thy dear . . . 933 
Onward, then, to glory move 627 

Onward, then, we gladly 630 

Open Thou the crystal 6G0 

Or if, for our un worthiness... 888 

Or, if he languish on his 55 

Or should the dread decree . 995 
Order my footsteps by Thy... 197 
Orphans are our souls and ... 438 
Other refuge have I none . . . 550 
Our circle with Thy presence 989 
Our days a transient period . 157 

Our days are as the grass 159 

Our days run thoughtlessly . 486 
Our everlasting hopes arise . 270 
Our everlasting love is due... 866 
Our fainting souls sustain . . . 336 
Our faith adores Thy bleeding 863 

Our faith, and love, and 194 

Our faith is feeble, we confess 532 
Our father's sepulchres are... 1000 
Our fathers, where are they . 719 
Our fellow-sufferer yet retains 400 
Our flesh and sense must be . 579 
Our glad hosannas, Prince ... 347 
Our glorious Leader claims . 752 
Our guardian .Shepherd near 949 
Our God, how faithful are His 855 
Our God our help in ages . . . 130 
Our grateful souls on Jordan's 954 
Our guilt might draw Thy . . . 996 
Our guilty souls are drowned 479 

Our guilty spirits dread 480 

Our heavenly Father calls ... 862 
Our life contains a thousand 483 
Our life is ever on the wing . 485 
Our life is forfeited by sin ... 936 
Our life,whileThonpreservest 166 
Our lips shall tell them to our 113 
Our lives through various . . . 258 
Our nature reads the written 4G0 
Our prayers assist, accept our 913 
Our prayers and intercessions 818 
Our quickened souls awake . 553 

Our refuge in distress 59 

Our sorrows and our tears Ave 283 
Our souls adore Thy throne . 993 

Our souls and bodies Ave 829 

Our souls, obedient to Thy... 984 
Our spirits faint, our sins ... 89 
Our spirits, too, shall quickly 708 
Our table spread, our garner 952 
Our thoughts are lost in 299. 

9 47* 



INDEX. 



No. 



Our trust is not in mortal ... 996 
Our very frame is mixed with 479 
Our vows, our prayers we ... 285 

Our wasting' lives grow 484 

Our willing feet shall stand . 206 

Pardon all my past 945 

Pardon— from an offended... 295 

Pardoned, accepted 982 

Partakers of His heavenly . . . 847 

Partakers of our nature 853 

Paschal Lamb, by God 335 

Patience to watch and wait . 806 

Peace ! all our angry 597 

Peace be within this sacred , 204 
People and realms of every . 106 

Perish each thought of 300 

Perpetual blessings from 939 

Permit them to approach ... 852 

Pillar of fire, through 468 

Pity from Thine eye let fall . 528 
Pity the nations, O our God . 873 
Place on the Lord reliance ... 35 

Pleasure and praise run 667 

Plenteous grace with Thee is 550 
Plenteous of grace, descend . 433 
Poor helpless worms, in Thee 479 
Poor though I am, despised . 100 
Power and dominion are His 402 
Praise for ever, thanks and . 878 
Praise God from whom... 929, 938 
Praise Him, ye who know ... 186 

Praise the God of our 245 

Praise the Lord, for He hath 245 
Praise the Lord, for He is ... 245 

Praise the Lord, His 250 

Praise to the goodness of the 270 
Praise with my heart, my ... 85 
Praise ye the Lord, the Lord 224 
Praise ye, then, His glorious. 776 

Pray for Jerusalem 206 

Prayer is the burden of a ... 800 

Prayer is the Christian's 800 

Prayer is the contrite sinner's 800 
Prayer is the simplest form . 800 
Prayer makes the darkened . 805 
Predictions in abundance ... 346 
Prepare me for the trying ... 958 
Prevent it, Saviour, by Thy . 423 
Prince of life, to Thee I cry . 322 
Prince of Peace, be ever near 992 

Princes to His Imperial 74S 

Privations, sorrows, bitter . . . 357 
Proclaim salvation from the. 269 

Prosper our church, our 834 

Prostrate bow, confess your. 514 
Pure are the joys above the . 746 
Put off each cumbrous , 626 



No. 

Quiet as a weaned child 217 

Raise again the joyful sound 776 
Raise your devotion, mortal. 390 

Raised by His Father to 95 

Raised by the breath of love 661 
Raised from the dead we live 538 
Ready for all Thy perfect ... 570 

Rebuild Thy walls, Thy 926 

Received at their believing... 857 
Rehearse His praise with . . . 67 

Rejoice in glorious hope 406 

Rejoice, ye righteous, and... 145 
Religion bears our spirits up 579 
Religion should our thoughts 968 

Remember all Thy grace 29 

Remember Him who once ... 532 
Remember, Lord, Thy chosen 36 

Remember Thee, and all 865 

Remember Thee, Thy death . S77 
Remember what Thy mercy. 164 
Remove this hardness from . 799 
Renew mine ej'es and form . 554 
Renew my will from day to . 599 

Rest, then, my soul, in 203 

Restraining prayer we cease. 805 
Return, my soul, unto Thy . 182 

Return, O holy Dove 644 

Return, O wanderer, return . 520 
Return, O wanderer, to thy . 521 
Revive our drooping faith ... 435 
Revive Thy dying churches . 861 

Ride forth, victorious 920 

Rise, Lord, judge Thou the . 123 

Rivers to the ocean run 703 

Rulers and kings agree 2 

Sages, leave your 343 

Saints and angels joined in... 511 

Saints before the altar 343 

Saints below, with heart 254 

Saints by the power of God . 737 
Saints, rejoicing evermore ... 217 
Saints should be joyful in ... 247 
Saints who His full salvation 300 
Salvation and immortal ...... 755 

Salvation, let the echo fly ... 500 

Salvation to God 313 

Save me, for none beside can 529 
Save us from guilt and shame 114 

Save us in Thy great 323 

Saviour, if of Zion's city 82 5 

Saviour, now accept each ... 840 

Saviour, we believe Thy 803 

Saw ye not the cloud arise . . . S17 
Say, live for ever, wondrous. 380 
Say to the heathen from Thy 918 

Say to the nations, Jesus 142 

Scarce morning twilight had 75(3 



74.Q 



EVE BY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



No. 

Search for us the depths of . 438 
Seasons and months, and ... 950 

Sue Christ among them 626 

See, dearest Lord, our 498 

See earth, in verdant robes . 278 

See, from His head, His 371 

See from the rock a fountain 517 

See how the Conqueror 390 

See human nature sunk in ... 907 
See the haven full in view ... 724 
See the Judge, our nature ... 419 
See the kind angels at the ... 706 
See the short course of vain . 907 
See the vain race of mortals. 53 
See where it shines in Jesus' 304 
Send down Thy Spirit from . 959 
Send forth Thy word and ... 920 
Send some message from .... 785 
Send Thy light and truth . .-. 58 

Sent to baptize into Thy 859 

Servants of God, in joyful ... 177 
Shall aught beguile us on ... 713 
Shall Britain to remotest ... 904 
Shall persecution or distress. 672 
She, too, who touched Thee. 532 

Sheltered beneath the 203 

Shepherds in the fields 343 

Shine, Lord, upon the world. 919 
Shortly this prison of my ... 745 
Should all the forms that ... 462 
Should all the hosts of death 318 

Should earth against my 705 

Should earth and hell with . . 202 

Should e'er Thy wonder 888 

Should friends and kindred . 34 
Should I distribute all my ... 583 
Should I thus to Thee have . 373 

Should pining sickness 599 

Should swift death this 985 

Should the hand of sorrow. . . 533 
Should Thy wisdom, Lord ... 636 
Should we wander from Thy 533 
Shout, ye ransomed flocks . . . 630 
Show me the cross that I ... 650 
Show me the way to shun . . . 487 
Show, me what I have to do . 807 
Show my forgetful feet the... 791 
Show us some token of Thy . 885 

Shudder not to pass the 724 

Simple, teachable, and mild . 581 
Sin, my worst enemy before. 133 

Since all that I meet 608 

Since Christ and we are one. 573 
Since I'm a stranger here ... 196 
Since on this winged hour ... 493 
Since Thou hast been my ... S4 
Since Thou the everlasting... 613 
Since "lis Thy work alone ... 539 

Sing how eternal te v e 293 

74- 



No. 

Sing how He left the worlds. 391 

Sing of His dying love 339 

Sing praises to the righteous 9 
Sing the Son's unbounded ... 831 
Sing till we feel our hearts... 339 
Sing to the Lord, exalt Him. 243 
Sing to the Lord, ye distant. 92 
Sing to the Lord, ye saints... 38 
Sing we then eternal love . . . 831 
Sing we, then, .with angels... 345 

Sing we, too, the Spirit's 831 

Sinner's believe the Saviour's 497 

Sinners, from earth's 309 

Sinners in derision crowned. 411 
Sinners in judgment shall ... 1 
Sinners shall hear the sound. 515 

Sinners, whose love can 414 

Sinners, wrung with true ... 343 

Smile on us, Lord, and 886 

So Abraham by divine 604 

So Abraham with obedient... 596 

So day by day, and week 888 

So fades a summer cloud ... 727 

So fast eternity conies 960 

So, gracious Saviour, on my. 398 
So, in the last and dreadful . 312 
So, Jesus, let Thy kingdom . 910 
So Jesus slept, God's dying . 732 

So let its calm prevail 949 

So let Thy grace surround ... 232 

So may a holier light 949 

So now, and till we die 975 

So pilgrims on the scorching 82 
So pure, so soul-restoring ... 21 
So shall He from heaven's ... 255 

So shall I love my God 487 

So shall my Avalk be close ... 644 
So shall the bright succession 891 
So shall the God of mercy ... 760 
So shall their course more ... 960 
So shall Thy people joyful be 789 

So strange, so boundless 498 

So through the grace 818 

So we Thy flock, Thy choice. 114 
So when life's long week is... 94S 

So whene'er in death 1 942 

So whene'er the signal's 792 

Soar we now where Christ . . . 385 
Some trust in horses trained 22 
Some wearied and worn in... 906 
Son of God, be with us here. 851 
Son of God, to Thee we bow. 314 
Sons of God, your Saviour ... S17 
Songs of praise awoke the ... 2;74 

Soon as from earth I go 487 

Soon as the evening shades . 20 
Soon as the light of morning 798 
Soon as we draw our infant . 72 
Soon may these gracious 908 



INDEX. 



Soon shall I learn the 

Soon shall I pass the gloomy 
Soon shall our doubts and ... 
Soon shall we hear Him say , 
Soon, soon may this Eden of 
Soon the days of life shall ... 
Soon to come to earth again. 
Sorrow and fear are gone . . . 

Soul, then know thy full 

Sovereign of souls ! Thou ... 
Speak of the Spirit's power- 
Speak of the wonders of that 
Speak Thou, and from the ... 
Speak we of strength, His ... 
Speak with the voice that ... 

Spirit Divine, attend our 

Spirit of Christ, be earnest... 
Spirit of Christ, sent forth ... 

Spirit of holiness 

Spirit of holiness, 'tis Thine. 
Spirit of light and life and ... 

Spirit of light, explore 

Spirit of truth and love... 917, 

Spirit of truth, be Thou 

Spread for Thee the festal ... 
Spring up within this flinty . 
Sprinkled now with blood ... 

Stand then in His great 

Stand up and bless the Lord 
Stand up, stand up for J esus 
Stay, sinner, on the gospel... 
Steadfast, and fixed and sure 
Steadfast we in faith abiding 

Still has my life new 

Still hope and grateful praise 

Still is my table spread 

Still may Thy love in every . 
Still might He fill His starry. 
Still sure to me Thy promise 
Still to draw near to Thee ... 

Still we wait for Thine 

Strangely, my soul, art thou. 
Strangers and pilgrims here. 
Strike through Thy stubborn 
Strong Creator, Saviour mild. 
Strong in the Lord of Hosts . 
Stronger His love than death 
Struggle through Thy latest. 
Subdue thy passions, my... 

Such blessings from Thy 

Such deep transgressions to . 
^uch was the pity of our God 

Such was Thy truth, and 

Sun, moon and stars convey. 

Supported by Thine 

Suppress my shame, subdue . 
Sure as Thy truth shall last . 
Surprising grace, and such .. 
Sweet fields beyond the 



No 
302 
306 
032 
2:;:' 

76 
506 
332 
055 
053 
509 
850 
246 
815 
262 
522 
441 
901 
442 
452 
bi3 
420 
427 
987 
427 
506 
442 
500 
624 
772 
890 
401 
210 
007 
101 

26 

26 
957 
775 
529 
10S 
323 
694 
661 

61 
332 
624 
302 
726 
01S 
285 
295 
497 
358 

17 
3 
020 
S2S 
577 
742 



No. 

Sweet is the clay of sacred ... 133 

Sweet is Thy speech and 60 

Sweet majesty and awful ... 748 

Sweet the day of sacred rest. 763 

Swift as an eagle cuts the ... 616 

Swift through the vast 344 

Swift to its close ebbs out ... 944 

Teach me to do Thy holy ...237 
Teach me to live by faith ...801 
Teach me to live that I may. 938 

Teach them to sow the 892 

Teach us in watchfulness ... 927 
Tell me, little flock beloved . 373 

Tell of His wondrous 269 

Temptations everywhere 633 

Ten thousand ages ere the ... 279 

Ten thousand thousand 290 

Ten thousand to their 708 

Tender and kind be all our . 585 

Thanks for mercies past 962 

Thanks we give, and 792 

That day shall show Thy 171 

That glory never hence 881 

That kind eye which cannot. 943 
That long as life itself shall . 835 

That prize with peerless 617 

That rich atoning blood 801 

That sacred stream, Thy 63 

j That so Thy wondrous way . 93 
j That so, when angel reapers. 952 

That Thme eternal Son 7 

That was a most amazing ... 936 
That were a grief I could . . . 100 
The apostles' glorious .. 253, 310 
The arms of everlasting love. 663 
The atonement of Thy blood. 875 
The beam that shines from .. 925 
The best obedience of my . . 543 
The best relief that mourners 195 
The best return for one like. 287 
The birds have their home... 121 

The birds without barn 656 

The bounties of Thy love ... 25 

The brightness of our 272 

The brightness of Thy glories 259 
The British islands are the... 67 
The broken Heart His grace. 46 
The busy tribes of flesh and . 130 
The calm retreat, the silent . 679 

The changing wind, the 244 

The cherubim and seraphim. 310 
The chief of sinners though . 531 
The church of God below ... 125 
The church triumphant, in . 820 
The city of my blest abode... 663 
The clouds, like rivers raised 88 
The consecrated cross I'll . . . 052 
The covenant of the King of. 289 



742 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST, 



Na I 

The cup of blessing which ... 837 ! 
The darkness and the light . 19 
file darkness of my former . 574 
The days of old, in vision ... 112 1 
The dead in Christ shall first 420 ! 
The dead no more can speak ISO j 
The dealings of His hand ... 30 | 
The dear delights we here ... 597 

The dearest idol I have 644 

The dying thief rejoiced to .. 548 

The earth He hath so 137 

The earth stands trembling . 161 

The earth with its store 162 

The eternal Shepherd still ... 736 

The everlasting doors 422 

The everlasting God , 342 

The evil of my former state . 574 
The Fathers love shall run... 453 
The fearful soul that tires ... 645 

The feeling heart, the 885 

The floods, Lord, lift up ... 138 
The foolish builders, scribe . 187 
The foolish, the fearful, the . 610 
The friendly band no more... 715 
The gladness of that happy . 403 
The glorious sky, embracing. 276 
The God of Abraham praise . 256 
The God of Jacob chose the . 219 
The God of Zion cheers our . 223 
The God that rules on high . 693 
The God we serve maintains. ISO 
The God we worship now ... 69 
The gospel bears my spirit ... 671 

The gospel bids the dead 496 

The gospel trumpet hear 923 

The grace that made me feel 574 
The graves of all His saints . 730 

The great Invisible. He 262 

The guilty soul that trusts ... 463 

The hand of fellowship 837 

The hand that gave it still... 474 
The happy gates of gospel ... 516 
The harvest - song would be... 952 

The heart dies down 901 

The heathen know Thy glory 143 
The heathen lands that lie ... 105 
The heathen who in darkness 905 

The heavenly heritage is 50 

The heavens and earth shall. S26 

The heavens are for His 161 

The highest place that 410 

The hill of Zion yields 693 

The holy church throughout. 253 
The holy to the holiest leads 820 
The holy triumphs of my ... 711 
The hour of my departure's . 725 
The humble soul my words . 536 
The King bim>elf comes near 761 
The land of triumph lies on . 618 



Xo. 

The law discovers guilt and , 471 
The law its best obedience ... 473 
The Jews behold Him thus. 23 

The Jews He freed from 227 

The Jews the people of His.. 247 

The joy of all who dwell 410 

The King of kings, the Lord. 317 

The Lamb which dwells 750 

The land of silence and of ... 103 

The light of truth to us 430 

The little hills on every side. 88 
The living know that they ... 489 
The Lord builds up Jerusalem 

The Lord can clear the 

The Lord delights to see 

The Lord derfdes their rage . 
The Lord descended from ... 
The Lord hath eyes to give... 
The Lord Himself chose out. 
The Lord Himself will judge. 
The Lord His people loves ... 
The Lord, how absolute He . 

The Lord, in vengeance 

The Lord is a sun 

The Lord is God ; 'tis He ... 
The Lord is good, the Lord . 
The Lord is just and kind . . . 
The Lord is King ■ child of .. 
The Lord is King ; who then 

The Lord is risen indeed 

The Lord Jehovah is my God 
The Lord makes bare His . . . 
The Lord of glory builds His. 
The Lord of love, on Calvary 
The Lord of love, the Lord... 

The Lord, our glory and 

The Lord proclaims His 

The Lord reveals His face . . . 

The Lord shall come ! a 

The Lord shall come ! hut ... 
The Lord shall make him ... 
The Lord shall thy best hopes 
j The Lord sits sovereign on... 
; The Lord takes pleasure in... 

j The Lord will raise 

j The man that durst despise . 
| The manger was His infant . 
| The Master whom you serve. 
| The men of grace have found 
! The men of heart sincere ... 
; The men that keep Thy law . 

The men that know Thy 

[ The men who dwell at ease . 

i The mercy of the Lord 

i The mighty Conqueror shall. 
I The more Thy glories strike, 
i The mountains shook like ... 
I The name of Jacob's God ... 
' The names of all His saints 



243 
211 

50 
2 

1G 
242 
163 
224 
120 
246 
140 
121 
151 
151 

29 
407 
407 
387 

16 
499 
260 
416 
416 
129 

37 
470 
417 
417 

30 
213 

37 
2l7 
156 
472 

345 



210 
192 
9 

75 
Si3 
729 
712 
179 

22 



743 



INDEX. 



No. 

The nations all whom Thou . 123 

The northern pole and 128 

The oath and promise of the. 671 
The opening heavens around 097 



The orders of Thy house . 
The pains, the groans, the . . 
The pangs of our expiring . . 
The patient soul, the lowly 

The peaceful gates of 

The pity of the Lord . 



69 
717 
99 
216 
395 
159 

The plants of grace shall 134 

49 
480 
493 
380 
310 
725 
276 



The poor in Thy house are 

The powers of hell agree 

The present moment hies . . 
The Prince of Life forsakes.. 

The prophets' goodly 

The race appointed 1 have .. 
The raging Are, the roaring , 
The ransomed church Thy ... 355 

The riches of Thy mercy 43 

The rolling sun, the changing 17 

The Sabbath to our sires 116 

The sacred truths His lips ... 127 

The saints from His 381 

The saints in prayer appear . 800 
The saints on earth and all... 707 
The saints shall nourish in... 105 
The saints shall mount on 657 
The saints unable to restrain 219 
The saints who now in Jesus 740 
The Saviour when to heaven. 891 
The scribe and angry priest . 189 

The second Adam shall 476 

The seed though buried long 211 
The shadow of Thv wings ... 84 
The softened ridges of the ... 88 

The Son of God in tears 502 

The sorrows of the mind 693 

The sovereign will of God . . . 553 
The soul that longs to see ... 966 
The soul that on Jesus hath . 664 

The spacious earth, and 304 

The Spirit, by His heavenly . 428 

The Spirit calls to-day 494 

The Spirit, like a peaceful ... 585 

The Spirit, like some 553 

The Spirit takes delight 555 

The Spirit wrought my faith. 694 
The spirits that surround ... 261 
The spring's sweet influence . 950 
The storm is laid, the winds. 166 

The storm upon us fell 15 

The stream that flows from . 64 
The sun, obedient to Thy will 109 

The sun supplies the day. 226 

The sure provisions of my ... 24 
The swelling billows know ... 161 
The sword, the pestilence, or 132 
The task Thy wisdom has ... 934 



No. 

The testimonies of Thy grace 191 

The things of Christ the 428 

The things unknown to 540 

The threatening^ of Thy 477 

The thunders of His hand ... 266 
The tongue, that most unruly 580 
The trees of life immortal ... 678 

The trivial round, the 933 

The troubled conscience 431 

The tumult of my thoughts . 31 
The types bore witness to ... 346 
The unbelieving world shall. 415 
The untaught heathen waits. 909 

The various months Thy 88 

The vices of the mind He ... 160 
The vital savour of His name 501 
The voice of God did thunder 16 
The voice of this alarming . . . 971 
The volume of my Father's . 467 
The want of sight she well ... 604 

The watchmen join their 499 

The waters highly flowed . . . 137 

The waves may roar, the 65 

The way the holy prophets... 334 

The whole creation can 319 

The whole creation join in ... 315 
The whole triumphant host . 256 

The wicked may assail 10 

The widow's heart shall sing. 977 

The wings of every hour 241 

The words of His unchanging 855 
The work, O Lord, is Thine . 189 

The works and wonders 461 

The works of God above 276 

The world is governed by ... 239 

The world recedes, it 728 

The worlds of nature and of. 303 

The year is with Thy S9 

The year rolls round and ... 484 
The young, the old inspire ... 427 
Thee in the watches of the ... 85 
Thee in Thy glorious realm . 820 
Thee may I set at my right... 934 
Thee may our tongues for ... 405 
Thee, mighty God, whose ... 616 

Thee, only Thee, I fain 638 

Thee, our Lord, whom we ... 314 
Thee the angels ceaseless ... 314 
Thee we acknowledge God ... 310 

Thee, while the first 257 

Thee, with the tribes 112 

Their daily delight 698 

Their faith in Thee was 778 

Their feet shall never slide... 201 
Their joy shall bear their ... 129 
Their lifted eyes salute the... 774 

Their priesthood ran 397 

Their souls shall dwell at ... 30 
Their steps may we pursue... 778 



744- 



EVERY TERSE EXCEPT THfc FIRST. 



No. 

Their worship no interval .. 937 
Then all the chosen race...... 669 

Then all that love and fear . 200 
Then hack to heaven they ... 386 
Then blessed be the hand . . . 005 
Then, dearest Lord, in Thine 702 
Then felt my sonl the heavy. 523 
Then followed by a numerous 900 

Then God upon our land 93 

Then [ repent and vex my ... 039 

Then I shall end my sad 594 

Then in a nobler, sweeter ... 543 
Then in the history of my ... 101 
Then let me join this holy ... 903 
Then let me love the Bible... 465 
Then let me mount and soar. 306 
Then let me on the mountain 811 
Then let me to His throne ... 6S1 

Then let my soul march 62S 

Then let not sin my ruin be. 526 
Then let our humble faith ... 368 
Then let our songs abound... 693 
Thenlet the last loudtrumpet 730 
Then let the name of Christ. 308 
Then let the wildest storms . 967 
Then let the world forbear... 163 

Then let us adore '. 313 

Then let us open wide H6 

Then let us wait to hear 422 

Then, Lord, arise, and plead. 109 
Then, Saviour, then, my soul 424 
Then shall I add ray feeble... 526 
Then shall Hove Thy eospel. 198 

Then shall I praise the 964 

Then shall I see and hear ... 133 
Then shall my heart have ... 190 
Then shall our love and joy . 340 
Then shall the heathen, filled 910 

Then shall the Jew and 910 

Then shall the Lord a refuse 9 
Then should the earth's old . 270 
Then tender be our hearts ... 502 
Then the heavenly rest to ... 94S 
Then to His new commands. 472 
Then to Thine altar will I go 771 
Then trust Me, and fear not. 610 
Then unto the Lord they cry 167 

Then what my thoughts 489 

Then when on earth I breathe 599 
Then why, my soul, these . . . 670 

Then will He own my 621 

Then will I say, my God 132 

Then will I take ray cross ... 650 
Then will I teach the world . 73 

Then when our work is S89 

Thence He arose, ascending. 730 

Thence shall the Lord to 298 

There are no acts of pardon . 489 
There David's greater Son ... 205 



No. 

There everlasting spring 742 

There from beneath the 565 

There from His bright 21 

There grow Thy saints in ... 134 
There happier bowers than . 743 
There His full glories shine . 393 
There His triumphal chariot 28 
There I behold with sweet ... 700 
There, if Thy Spirit touch the 679 

There in celestial strains 710 

There in Thy truth will I ... 771 

There in worship purer 700 

There is a stay, and we are .. 888 

There is a stream whose 03 

There is a way for man to ... 261 
There is the throne of David 744 
There let it for Thy glory burn 570 
There make the places of Thy 903 

There, mighty God, Thy 117 

There on a glorious throne ., 298 
There on a green and flowery 700 
There on the cursed tree ... 320 
There our exalted Saviour . . . 390 
There, says the Saviour, will S04 
There shall each raptured ... 339 
There shall I bathe my weary 705 

There shall I offer my 33 

There shall I wear a starry... 628 

There shall we see Him 716 

There shall we see His face . 693 
There shed Thy choicest love 676 
There sin and sorrow cease .710 

There streams of endless 12 

There the great monarch of . 117 

There the Redeemer sits 393 

There the rich bounties of . . 870 
There to see without a cloud 833 

There, where my blessed 711 

There, wh ere the s fathers sleep 719 
Vhere with benign regard ... 772 
There with saints and angels 14S 
There would I find a settled. 24 
There's an inheritance divine 737 
There's not a plant or flower 274 
These are the joys which ... 692 
These lively hopes we owe ... 73S 
These on my heart by night . 234 
These sacred words impart . 470 
These speak of Thee with ... 264 
These temples of His grace . 68 
These, these prepare us for . 261 
These through fiery trials ... 751 
These varied" mercies from . 950 

These walls we to Thy 884 

These weapons of the holy... 425 
Thev are justified by grace... 557 
They brought His chariot ... 389 
They come, they come, Thine 926 
They die in Jesus and are ... 7^1 



^45 



INDEX. 



They dread Thy glittering . 
They find access at every ., 
They first their own burnt ... 397 
They go from strength to ... 120 
They have fellowship with... 557 
They marked the footsteps .. 752 
They mourn their follies past 40 
They produce the fruits of . . 557 
They saw His heart t ransfixed 3S9 
They shall find rest that learn 507 
They stand, those halls of . . . 744 
They suffer with their Lord . 410 

They that would grow 173 

They thirst, and waters from 163 
They watch for souls, for ... 893 
They wound His head, His... 23 
They'll waft us sooner o'er... 131 
Thine all-surrounding sight . 232 
Thine altar, Lord, I would... 32 

Thine earthly Sabbaths 765 

Thine honour shall for ever . 361 
Thine image, Lord, bestow... 801 
Thine is the earth, and ... ... 289 

Think of Thy sorrows 527 

This awful God is ours 693 

This be my joy and comfort . 872 
This heavenly calm within... 753 

This institute of gospel 850 

This is His holy house 116 

This is my body, broke for ... 860 
This is the clay when Jesus... 754 
This is the field where hidden 467 

This is the glorious day 189 

This is the grace that lives . . . 586 
This is the Judge that ends . 467 
This is the man, the exalted. 748 
This is the man whose happy 213 
This is the pillar of our hope 481 
This is the way I long had . . . 334 
This lamp through all the . . . 466 
This life's a dream, an empty 13 
This love, in every trying ... 826 

This only can my fears 560 

This remedy did wisdom find 496 
This shall be known when we 156 

This shall His humble 98 

This spotless robe the same . 325 
This spring with living water 505 
This was compassion like a . . S68 
This will 1 do for Thy love's . 182 
Thither, my soul, with rapture 278 

Thither the tribes repair 206 

Those are the prayers of 303 

Those characters shall fair... 398 
Those holy gates for ever ... 746 
Those mighty orbs proclaim . 299 
Those watchful eyes that ... 262 
Those who have now Thy ... 836 
Thou art a God before whose 5 



No. , No. 
87 ! Thou art coming to a King . 807 
676 Thou art gone to the grave... 733 



Thou art gone to the grave, but 733 
Thou art gone to the grave, we 733 

Thou art my everlasting 102 

Thou art my God, my only... 51 
Thou art my God, my strength 235 

Thou art my Pilot wise 609 

Thou art our holy Lord 975 

Thou art the earnest of His . 444 
Thou art the Life of God...... 333 

Thou art the Truth divine ... 333 
Thou art their triumph and . 309 
Thou art Thy Church's Head 735 
Thou art Thyself the way ... 487 
Thou canst be merciful while 215 

Thou dost conduct Thy 316 

Thou Framer of the light and 946 

Thou givest me the lot 79 

Thou God of covenanted grace 182 
Thou God of Power, Thou ... 325 
Thou great and good, Thou . 83 
Thou hast bowed the dying . 648 
Thou hast given me eyes to . 276 
Thou hast gone up, O God ... 97 
Thou hast inclined this heart 191 

Thou hast redeemed our 303 

Thou hast secured my soul... 77 
Thou hast the glad tidings... 314 

Thou glorious God, how 263 

Thou Hearer of prayer 121 

Thou in Cana didst appear... 988 
Thou knowest I love Thee ... 587 
Thou, Lord, who with the ... 445 
Thou lovely chief of all my... 421 

Thou loving, all-atoning 503 

Thou my daily task shalt ... 591 
Thou, my Rock, my Guard . 942 
Thou, O Christ, art all I want 550 
Thou our throbbing flesh ... 648 

Thou seest our weakness 606 

Thou settest up and castest . 110 
Thou shalt see my glory soon 588 
Thou soon wilt take the cross 650 
Thou Spirit of the Lord, go . 914 
Thou spread'st the curtains . 935 

Thou Strength of His 433 

Thou the shame, the grief ... 64S 
Thou waitest to be gracious . 296 

Thou who didst come to 917 

Thou who didst leave the ... 976 
Thou who hast borne our ... 853 

Though all created light 48 

Though dark be my way 608 

Though destruction walk ... 985 
Though earthly pastors dwell 736 
Though estranged from Thee 559 

Though exiled from the 903 

i Though hidden from sight ... 249 
746 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



Xo. 

Though high above all praise 772 
526 



Though I have broke Thy 
Though I have grieved Thy . 

Though I have most 

Though I have steeled my ... 
Though in a bare and rugged 
Though in a foreign land ... 
Though in the dust I lay my 



Thus passing through the 
Thus preserved from Satan's 
Thus shall the wondering . . . 
643 Thus shall we best proclaim. 
643 Thus strengthened by Thy . . . 
27 Thus teach me, gracious God 
632 j Thus they shall learn in God 
12 Thus though the universe ... 
Though in the paths of ...... 27 | Thus till my last expiring day 

Though many foes beset you 625 [ Thus to the parents and their 
Though my ransom-price He 535 j Thus we begin the lasting 



Though now ascended up on 400 

Though on our heads no 426 

Though once estranged far... 767 
Though raised to a superior . 398 
Though rocks and quicksands 609 
Though rugged their way ... 121 
Though the night be dark ... 985 

Though unperceived by 625 

Though vine nor fig-tree 686 

Though waves and storms go 611 
Though we are guilty, Thou. 794 
Though we must change our. 338 
Though Aveak and cleaving to 32 
Thrice blessed, bliss-inspiring 631 

Throned above celestial 332 

Throned on a cloud our God. 70 
Through all eternity to Thee 290 

Through all His ancient 266 

Through all His travels here. 389 
Through all His works His... 265 
Through all the dangers of . 939 
Through all the world Thy... 310 
Through each perplexing ... 285 
Through every age the Lord. 224 
Through every period of my. 290 
Through every scene of life . 736 
Through life your Guard and 969 
Through seas and storms of. 280 
Through Thee, who all our . 661 
Through this vain world He. 227 
Through this wild wilderness 633 
Throughout the desert way . 336 
Throughout the universe it . 296 
Throughout the universe of . 307 
Thus, as the moments pass . 838 
Thus, by Thyself, the Way... 333 
Thus cheer us through the ... 981 
Thus cleansed from sin and 984 
Thus doth the Eternal Spirit 350 
Thus far His arm hath led us 954 

Thus far we prove that 614 

Thus God the Father, God ... 448 

Thus guarded by the 163 

Thus let us hasten to the day 847 

Thus, Lord, while we 764 

Thus melt us down, thus 534 

Thus might I hide my 576 

Thus on the heavenly hills . . . 222 



Thus when on Aaron's 
Thus when our first release . 

Thus when the night of 

Thus when the saints in glory 
Thus will the church below... 

Thus Wisdom's words 

Thus with my thoughts 

Thy beautiful and shining ... 
Thy body, broken for my ... 

Thy bountiful care 

Thy bright example I pursue 
Thy church is in the desert . 

Thy comprehensive view 

Thy counsels, Lord, shall ... 
Thy covenant in the darkest. 

Thy cruel thorns, Thy 

Thy favour all my journey ... 

Thy foes in vain designs 

Thy glories blaze all nature . 
Thy glorious deeds of ancient 
Thy goodness and Thy truth. 
Thy grace shall dwell upon . 
Thy grace still dwells upon . 
Thy hand in sight of all my . 

Thy hand sets fast the 

Thy hand sustains all living. 
Thy hands have made my ... 
Thy hands, O Jesus, were ... 
Thy heavenly grace to each . 
Thy heritage lies desolate ... 

Thy holy day they loved 

Thy Holy Spirit's praying . . . 
Thy laws, O God, are right... 
Thy light and truth shall ... 
Thy light that on our souls... 

Thy love the powers of 

Thy mercy gilds the path of. 
Thy mercy in Jesus exempts. 
Thy mercy is mightier far . . . 
Thy mercy-seat is open still . 
Thy mighty name, salvation. 

Thy ministers of 

Thy ministering spirits 

Thy name is writ in fairest... 

Thy name mine inmost 

Thy nature, gracious Lord . . . 
Thy noblest wonders here we 
Thy poor were bountifully ... 



Xo. 
977 

689 
87 
579 
980 
951 
113 
926 
82 
854 
485 
222 
165 
941 
620 
81i 
30G 
4 
965 
865 
162 
356 
115 
844 
108 
613 
864 
598 
824. 
275 
239 
296 
239 
326 
24 
89 
48 
200 
498 
984 
814 
778 
811 
61 
56 
813 
286 
977 
277 
297 
612 
321 
898 
937 
473 
646 
567 
17 
798 



747 



INDEX. 



No. , 

Thy power and glory work... 431 'Tis God's inimitable hand 
Thy power hath formed, Thy 308 "lis good for me to wear Thy 

Thy power still sets the 919 'Tis He adorned my naked ... 

Thy praises, Lord, I will 169 ; 'Tis He, by His almighty 

Thy precepts make me 192 'Tis He forgives Thy 

Thy precious time misspent 929 'Tis He, my soul, that sent... 
Thy promise is my only plea. 802 'Tis He supports my mortal , 
Thy promise, Lord, is ever... 138 'Tis He that girds me with... 

Thy promises are true 136 j 'Tis His almighty love 

Thy providence is kind and . 47 i 'Tis like the oil, divinely 

Thy providence my life 290 j 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly. 

Thy providence supplies my. 284 i 'Tis love that makes our ...... 

Thy providential care 9S0 : 'Tis mercy all that Thou 

Thy ransomed servant, 1 564 \ Tis mercy — mercy we 

Thy righteousness is deep ... 103 | 'Tis no surprising thing 

Thy saints are comforted, T . 640 j 'Tis not a cause of small 

Thy saints in all this glorious 623 'Tis not by works of. . 
Thy sceptre well becomes 



105 

Thy solemn vows are on me. 77 

Thy sovereign grace and 215 

Thy sovereign ways are all . . . 560 
Thy Spirit, Father, on us ... 974 
Thy Spirit then will speak ... 812 
Thy tenderest mercies show. 114 

Thy throne eternal ages 258 

Thy throne, O God, for ever . 60 
Thy truth and justice 111 ... 241 

Thy victories and Thy 408 

Thy walls are strength, and . 824 
Thy way is in great waters ... 112 
Thy word is everlasting truth 192 
Thy word is richer treasure . 21 
Thy words the raging winds . 128 
Thy works with sovereign ... 241 
Thy wrath lies hard upon me 126 
Till all the earth renewed 
Till God diffuse His graces ... 501 
Till God in human flesh 1 see 324 
Till then I would Thy love ... 328 
Till then, nor is the boasting 622 
Till then we will echo the 

811 
130 
595 
3 



Till Thou the Father's love... 
Time, like an ever-flowing ... 
Times of sickness, times of... 
Tired with the burdens of the 
'Tis a broad land of wealth... 195 
'Tis all in vain till God hath. 212 
'Tis best, 'tis infinitely best . 716 

'Tis by the merits of Thy 324 

'Tis by Thy death we live ... 477 

'Tis done, the great 563 

'Tis even so, Thy faithful 633 

'Tis faith that changes all ... 541 
'Tis faith that conquers earth 541 

'Tis finished ! now the 378 

'Tis finished ! our Immanuel 881 
'Tis from the mercy of our ... 538 

'Tis God that lifts our 597 

'Tis God's all-animating 617 



Tis pleasant as the morning. 
"Tis pleasant to believe Thy . 
'Tis sovereign mercy finds ... 

'Tis sweet to raise the 

'Tis Thine to bring God's 

'Tis Thine to cheer us 

'Tis Thine to cleanse the 

'Tis Thine to point the 

'Tis Thy will that we should. 
'Tis through the purchase of. 
'Tis to His care we owe our . 
'Tis to my Saviour I would... 
To a pleasant land He brings 
To all Thy churches such ... 
To Canaan's sacred bound ... 
To David and his royal Seed. 
To dwell with God, to feel ... 
To every member of their . . . 
394 i To faint, to grieve, to die for 
'To feed by faith on Christ . . . 
To God 1 cried when troubles 
To God most worthy to be ... 
To God the Father glory be . 

To God the Son belongs 

To God the Spirit's name 

To Him the poor lift up their 
To him that in Thy name ... 
To Him that washed us in ... 
To humble souls and broken. 

To Jesus may we fly 

To Jesus, our atoning Priest . 
To keep your armour bright . 

To me remains nor place 

To our benighted minds 

To our own nets ne'er bow. . . 

To our Redeemer, God 

To raise the fallen, free the . 
To scenes of woe, to beds of 

To spend one sacred day 

To take a glimpse within the 
To that great Redeemer's . . . 
To the dear fountain of Thy. 



No. 
463 
200 
694 
745 
15S 
160 
932 
14 
009 
221 
192 
586 
561 
534 
556 
893 
538 
221 
745 
4S5 
827 
432 
432 
435 
432 
S33 
53S 
96 
562 
167 
S96 
710 
14 
713 
857 
357 
872 
231 
978 
965 
446 
446 
44 
540 
S70 
44 
493 
415 
624 
681 
420 
SS8 
669 
976 
977 
120 
692 
795 
478 



74-8 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



To the Great One in Three 
To Thee all angels cry ..:253, 310 

To Thee, and Thee alone 089 

To Thee, dear Lord, our 301 

To Thee I still would cleave. 573 
To Thee I tell each rising .. 012 
To Thee may each united ... 978 
To Thee our humble hearts . 510 
To Thee our souls Ave join ... 707 

To Thee shall age with 7/9 

To Thee shall annual incense 957 

To Thee ten thousand ' 395 

412 



30 



To Thee the hoary head . . 
To Thee the mighty Lord . 
To Thee the voices of the . 
To Thee, to Thee I press .... 
To Thee we give our health 

To Thee we owe our wealth , 088 

To them the cross, with all . 410 

To this the joyful nations ... 925 

To this, this only will I cleave 529 

To Thy great name 755 

To watch and pray, and S89 

To what a stubborn frame ... 524 

To what Thy laws impart ... 970 

To you and us by grace 'tis. . 838 

To-dav attend His voice 140 



NO. : NO. 

. 782 ; Unholy and impure 480 

, 310 Unite us in the sacred love ..1000 
. 089 Unnumbered comforts on ... 290 
. 361 Unsustainedby Thee I fall... 059 
. 573 Up to her courts with joys... 204 
612 Up to the heavens I send my 76 
. 978 ! Up to the hills where Christ. 5 
. 540 i Upheld by Thy commands ... 130 
. 707 Uphold Thy servant through 931 
. 779 Upon the crystal pavement . 052 

Upon the willows long 230 

Vain are our fancies, airy . . . 
Vain is ambition, noise and . 
Vain the stone, the watch ... 
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead. 345 
Victorious Lord, what can... 880 
190 Vine of heaven, Thy blood... 807 
Waft, waft, ye winds, His ... 912 

Wait on the Lord, ye 34 

Wake and lift up thyself 929 

Wake, heavenly wind, arise. 787 

Waked by the trumpet's 487 

Waken, O God, my trifling . . . 900 
Waken, O Lord, our drowsy. 484 
Wait on the Lord, ye sons of 150 
Walk in the light, and e'en... 082 
Walk in the light, and thou , 



541 
482 
385 



082 



To-day He rose and left the. 188 j Walk in the light, thy path.. 682 



To-day the Saviour calls 494 

To-day with pleasure 754 

Touch with a living coal the. 787 
Touched with a sympathy ... 308 
Transient and vain is eA'ery . 734 

Treasures of everlasting 057 

Tremblers beside the grave , 721 
tremendous judgments from 994 

Trespassers in word or 535 

Trials make the promise 651 

Trials must and will befall ... 051 
Triune Jehovah ! hear our 
True Image of the Infinite 

True 'tis a strait and 010 

Truly blessed is the station . 871 
Trust Him, ye saints, in all . 80 

Trust in the Lord alone SI 

Trust in the Lord, for ever... 825 
Truth from the earth like to. 
Tune your harps anew, ye ... 
Turn to Christ your longing , 
Turn, turn Thee to my soul 
Turn, turn us. mighty God.. 
Turn us, O turn us, blessed 
'Twas He, and we'll adore .. 
'Twas He that cleansed us .. 
'Twas His own purpose that. 



'Twas mercy filled the throne 293 



Twas the same love that.... 
'Twas thus He suffered 
Under the shadow of Thy . 



Was ever equal pity found ... 879 
Was it for crimes that J had 570 
Wash me and make me thus. 875 
Watch by the sick, enrich ... 946 

Watch o'er my lips, and 236 

Watch ; 'tis your Lord's 019 

We are His people, Ave His... 152 

We are sinful, cleanse us 438 

We are the poor, the blind... 806 
We are travelling home to ... 030 

We ask no bright 882 

S50 j We bless Thy holy word 189 

307 I We bless that condescension 770 
We bring our mortal powers. 272 
We bring the tribute of our . 884 
We claim no power to change 850 

We give Thee, Lord, our 880 

We give Thee, sacred .Spirit . 448 
We hear Thy voice, when ... 204 
We honour our exalted King 401 
We long to see Thy churches 873 
We love the stroke that ...... 300 

We meet at Thy command... 804 

We meet, O God, that 886 

We meet through distant ... 91? 

We meet to seek in faith 886 

We meet with one accord ... 427 
We no miracle require 988 



873 | We own and bless Thy.. 



950 



35 
130 



We raise our shouts, O God . 301 
We read the heavenly word . 470 

49 



INDEX. 



We rear no altar, Thou hast. 

We reverence our High 

We see the blood of Jesus ... 
We share our mutual woes... 
We sing Thine everlasting . . . 
We sing Thy love who didst. 
We soon shall j oin the throng 
We still, like them of old ... 
We thank thee, for Thy day. 
We, through fire, with flames 
We trust not in our native . . . 
We walk by faith of joys to . 
We welcome, Lord, those . . . 
We will be slaves no more . . . 
We will to Thy house repair. 
We wish you in His name . . . 

We would no longer lie 

We'll crowd Thy gates with . 
We'll talk of all He did and . 
We've no abiding city ... 661, 
Weak as you are, you shall . 

Weak is the effort of my 

Wealth, labour, talents freely 
Weary and faint, by cares ... 

Welcome, all by sin 

Welcome from earth, lo ! the 
Welcome, sweet hour of full. 
Welcome to the cleansing ... 
Welcome to the offered peace 
Welcome, weeping penitent . 
Well He remembers all our . 

Well might the sun in 

Well pleased in Him thyself . 

Well pleased the toiling 

Were half the breath thus ... 
Were I in heaven without . . . 
Were I inspired to preach . . . 
Were I possessor of the earth 
Were the whole realm of ... 

What anguish has that 

What curses doth the law ... 
What empty things are all... 
What gifts, what miracles . . . 
What glories were described 
What have I clone for Him... 
What joy while thus I view . 

What if death my sleep 

What if the springs of life ... 
What if Ave trace the globe... 
What if you rise before the . 
What is my being but for ... 

What language shall I 

What object, Lord, my soul . 
What peaceful hours I once. 

What power can stand 

What power could make the. 
What shall I render unto . . . 
What shall we render to the. 
What ! shall Ave run to gain . 



Ko. 

W hat should I Avish or Avait. 53 
What thanks I OAve Thee, and 679 
What then will their fruition S72 

What Thou shalt to-day 589 

What though a thousand at. 132 

What though in solemn 20 

What though my house be ... 013 
What though no ansAvering . 459 
What though no more by ... 459 
What though our inbred sins 737 

What though the arm of 736 

What though the Father's ... 208 
What though the gates of ... 187 
What though the hosts of ... 614 

What though the spicy 912 

What though thine inAvard .. 628 

What Avonders hath His 226 

What Avonders shall Thy 170 

Whate'er events betide 39 

Whate'er the mighty Lord ... 43 
Whate'er Thy piwidence . . . 560 
Whate'er Thy sacred will . . . 560 
When all created streams are 685 
When anxious cares avouM... 302 
When by the dreadful tempest 166 
When Christ the judgment... 247 
When death o'er nature shall 302 
When death shall interrupt . 955 

When each can feel his , 584 

When earth and hell against. 65 
When ends life's transient ... 544 
When free from envy, scorn. 584 

When from the dead He 737 

When from the dust of death 325 
When gladness Avings my ... 286 

When God in His oavu Ill 

When God makes up His last 124 
When God's almighty arm ... 165 

When God's oavii Son is 545 

When He first the work 817 

When He reveals the book... 279 
When I am filled Avith sore . . 102 
When I behold the heavens . 8 
When 1 behold them pressed 236 
When I behold Thy Avorks on 7 

When I confessed my 196 

When I have erred and gone 399 

When I have learned my 196 

When I stand before the 575 

When I tread the verge of ... 660 
When I walk through the ... 24 
When I'm afflicted, poor and 54 
When in ecstacy sublime ... 383 
When in the bosom of the . . . 950 
When in the night I sleepless 938 
When in the slippery paths . 290 
When in the solemn hour of. 649 
When in the sultry glebe ... 27 
When Israel Avas His church 150 



75o 



EVERY VERSE EXCEPT THE FIRST. 



Xo. 

When Jesus we in glory meet 740 
When like a tent to dwell in 30b' 
When love in one delightful. 584 

When my forgetful soul 639 

When nature sinks and spirits 193 

When on Calvary I rest 383 

When on mine aching 619 

When on my head huge 90 

When once it enters to the... 192 
"When once Thou visitest the 105 

When Satan, by my sins 399 

When shall I reach that happy 711 
When shall the day, dear ... 699 
When shall the scattered ... 908 
When shall the sovereign ... 31 
When shall these eyes thy ... 713 
When shall Thy name from . 92 

When sin and hell their 238 

When sore afflictions press . 198 
When sorrowing o'er some . 339 
When streams of love from . 221 
When that illustrious day ... 623 

When the full light of 399 

When the heart is sad within 61S 
When the morn shall bid us. 917 
When the soft dews of kindly 916 

When the sun of bliss is 372 

When the woes of life 372 

When Thou, God, Thy 97 

When Thou, Lord, shalt .., 739 

When through the deep 664 

When through the desert ... 310 
When Thy love our hearts ... 533 

When to her sable sons 908 

When to laborious duties ... 983 
When to the cross I turn my 865 
When to Thy throne I raise . 77 
When trials sore obstruct my 619 
When trouble like a gloomy. 366 

W nen troubles rise and 33 

When we appear in yonder . 311 
When we disclose our wants. 810 
When we in darkness walk... 632 

When we in Thy temple 533 

When we lay in sin and death 833 
When we put off this fleshly 716 

When we seek relief 662 

When weary in the Christian 399 

When will that glorious 701 

When with dear friends sweet 916 

When worn with pain 619 

When worn with sickness oft 290 
Whence, then, should doubts 270 

Wliene'er becalmed I lie 609 

Where foemen watch their... 901 

Where He displays His 106 

Where is the blessedness I ... 611 
Where sin did reign and death 175 
Where Thou hast Thy work . 953 



ISO. 

Where'er I have a tent 155 

Where 'er our dwelling shall. 989 
Where'er the greatest sins ... 215 
Wherever in the world I am 590 
Whether, then, in want or... 559 
Which of the sons of Adam . 176 
Which of the stocks or stones 225 
While all our hearts and all . 873 

While angels shout and 67 

While cleaving to that 731 

While guilt disturbs and 72 

While He affords His aid ... 25 
While here our various wants 769 
While I am a pilgrim here ... 807 
While I concealed my guilt - 10 
While I draw my fleeting ... 519 
While I feel Thy love tome . 6S4 
While I hearken to Thy law. 781 
While in affliction's furnace. 316 
While in Thy word we search 469 
While Jews on their own ... 324 

While life's dark maze I 544 

While Moses stood with 805 

While of Thy works I sing ... 19 
While on their golden lyres . 387 
While our days on earth are. 766 
While pity prompts the rising 971 
While place we seek or place 681 
While sinners in despair shall 117 

While time his sharpest 701 

While the prayers of saints . 781 
While they around the throne 33S 
While Thy glorious praise is, 781 

While Thy ministers 781 

While tyrants are a smarting 209 
While with my heart and ... 18 

While yet in anguish 877 

Whither, ah whither, shall I 616 
Whither, oh whither, should 665 
Whither, should my soul be. 551 
Who can resolve the doubt?. 487 
Who is like God, so great ... 177 
Who is the King of glory ... 28 
Who knows the wonders of . 164 
Who shall adjudge the saints 672 
Who suffer with their Master 631 
Whoever will, O Gracious ... 505 
Whom should we love like ... 15 
Whose heart is pure, whose. 11 
Why are these emblems still 861 

Why, my soul, art thou 58 

Why should I complain 608 

Why should I court my 348 

Why should I shrink at pain 743 
Why should I shrink at Thy. 598 

Why should my foolish 639 

Why should my passions 677 

Why should we doubt His ... 282 
Why should Ave tremble to ... 730 



INDEX. 



No. | !Mo. 

Why was I made to hear Thy 873 j'<Ye British lands, rejoice 19 

Wide as His vast dominion . 246 j Ye dying souls, that sit 515 

Wide as the world is Thy ... 152 Ye fearful saints, fresh 281 

Wilt thou despise eternal ... 491 1 Ye mortals catch the sound. 386 

"Wilt Thou forsake my hoary 103 | Ye pilgrims on the road 339 

Wisdom and mercy guide ... 598 j Ye saints redeemed of Adam's 114 
Wisdom, and zeal, and faith. 889 | Ye sinners, come, 'tis mercy's 518 

With boldness therefore at... 400 ! Ye slaves of servile error 508 

With cheerful feet may they. 839 I Ye slaves of sin and hell 923 

With early feet 1 love to 83 j Ye tenants of the spacious ... 42 

"With every morning light ... 31 Ye, who from His ways have 148 
1 Ye who have sold for nought 923 



Ye who long, alas ! have been 
Ye who see the rather' 



With faith and with devotion 989 
With faith I plunge me in the 611 
With faithfulness may they . 846 

With glory adorned, His 248 Ye who the world have 

With grateful hearts the past 955 j Yea, amen, let all adore Thee 

With heart and eyes and 83 Yes, and before we rise , 

With His rich gifts the 117 Yes, and I must and Avill ... 

With His right hand He 272 j Yes, I would count them all. 



With humble faith 1 wait 
With joy let Judah stand 
With joy the chorus we'll 
With joy the Father doth 

With joy they hasten to the . 759 | Yes, whosoever will 
With joy we tell the scoffing. 
With longing eyes behold ... 

With longing eyes Thy 240 

With my burden I begin 807 

With pardon in His hands ... 969 



305 
3G5 
508 
418 
693 
543 
357 
69S 



31 Yes, Lord, I shall see 
69 Yes, Thou art precious to my 326 

344 | Yes, Thou wilt speedily 927 

555 Yes, when I pray, Thou 965 

519 

863 I Yet are the humble dear to . 8 
844 | Yet faith may triumph o'er . 729 

Yet, glorious Lord, Thy 260 

Yet, gracious God, Thy 99 

Yet, gracious God, where ., 



012 
199 



With pitying eyes the Prince 360 i Yet 1 have found 'tis good 
With plenteous grace their... 894 I Yet I may plead with humble 52 
With power He vindicates the 105 j Yet I would not be much ... 279 



With righteousness Thy 220 

With speedy flight may He . 443 

With tender pity in His 317 

With thanks approach His ... 139 
With Thee and Thine for ever 784 

With Thee conversing GS0 

With Thee is the fountain of. 49 

With Thee let every week ... 981 

With this polluted heart 525 | Yet, mighty God 

With thoughts of Christ and. 79 f | Yet O the chief of sir 

With Thy heavenly presence 943 | Yet one prayer more 



Yet if I might make some ... 569 
Yet if my Father's faithful... 715 
Yet like an idle tale we spend 960 
Yet, Lord, for us a resting ... 829 
Yet loving Thee, on whom... 307 

Yet may 1 love Thee too 263 

Yet men would fain be just . 194 
Yet, mighty God, our fleeting 485 

hty God, Thy 476 

ners ... 643 
and be 79S 



885 ' Yet save a trembling sinner . 



287 i Yet still we wait the end., 



S22 



84 Yet there is one of human ... 308 
233 I Yet this acknowledgment I'll 287 

79 
8S9 
297 
878 



Within these walls let 
Within these walls may . 206, 
Within Thy churches, Lord 
Within Thy circling power. 
Within Thy presence, Lord 
Within Thy temple, where. 
Without Thy rich mercy I . 

Word made flesh ! His 

Word of the everlasting God 468 
Worldlings may escape the . 651 
Worship, honour, power, and 335 

Worthless all your 514 Your streams were floating 

Worthy is He that once was. 402 j Zion enjoys her monarch s 

Worthy the Lamb that died . 315 Zion exalt, her cause.... 

Would not mine ardent 587 Zion is Thine, most holy 98 

Ye British isles, who read ... 460 I Zion, thrice happy place 203 

752 



Yet Thou alone hast power . 642 
Yet through this rough and . 85 
Yet to view the heaven He . 178 
Yet when His holiest works. 11 
Yet will the Lord command. 56 
, Yet with my God I leave my 647 
i You shall never ask in vain . 803 
565 
63 
36 



INDEX OF OCCASIONS. 



HYMNS. 

Admission of Members 835—842 

Associations of Ministers 221, 821, 886—890 

Baptism S50— 858 

Charitable Collections 976, 977 

Church Meetings ......11,. 33, 68, 69, 84, 86, 124, 125, 134, 164, 221, 222. 

236, 312, 674, 818—849 
Family Worship. ..155, 201—203, 212, 213, 222, 234, 277, 613, 978—992 

Funeral Services 12, 53, 130. 131, 721, 729—736 

Harvest 88, 89, 895, 950—952 

Lord's Day 5, IS, 188, 189, 753—765 

Lord's Supper .„ .....23, 99, 860—880 

Marriage 988 

Missionary Services 2, 17, 91, 93, 98, 105—107, 123, 143, 146, 147, 

176> 183— 1S5, S73, 909—928 

Morning and Evening Worship 8, 4, 169, 929—934, 980, 981 

National Services , 22, 66, 92, 93, 993—1000 

yew Year , 4S8— 490, 953—962 

Opening Places of Worship 218—220, 881—885 

Ordinations , 218, 291, 891—902 

Parting % 847—849 

Prayer Meetings... 86,115, 150—156, 164, 207, 223, 426, 769, 800—817, 

827—834 

Public Worship 86, S7, 91. 119—121, 133, 189—141, 151—154, 220, 

224, 248—251, 766—785 

Revivals 115, 427, 812— S17, 834, S61 

Saturday Evening 947—949 

Sermons, before and after ^....i.. 786—796 

Sunday School Services ...„>.. 8-, 972— 975 




INDEX OF SUBJECTS 



Aaron and Christ, 170, 390 
Abba, Father, 438, 556, 561 
Abiding, Christ, with saints, 914 

_ city, 661, 709 

Abraham, faith of, 596, 603, 604 

the God of, 256, 269 

Absent from the body, 723, 745 
Acceptable time, 508 — 523 
A cceptance with God, 404, 780 
Access to God by Christ, 122, 612, 

676, 801 
Adam, fall of, 72, 475, 476 

first and second, 475, 476 

Adherence to Christ, 573, 621, 622 
Admission of church, members, 

836—842 

Adoption, a privilege, 556, 557, 
559, 630 

the spirit of, 444, 676 

Adoration, 303—313, 445—458 
Advent of Christ, first, 142, 147, 
342—347 

■ ■— second, 123, 142, 

416—424 

Afflictions, benefit of, 199, 200, 
651, 653 

God's servants, 52, 606, 

655 

man's portion, 647, 649, 

651 

— prayer in, 6, 31, 100, 126. 

648, 649 

regulated by God, 647 

*— removed by prayer, 6, 

649^ 665 

resignation under, 595— 

G02; 613 

sanctified, 200, 372, 664 

— support under, 647—659 

test of character, 650 — 

653 

Aged Christian, flourishing in 

God's house, 134 
i prayer and song 

of, 102—104 

7: 



Aged Christian, review of life 

by, 101, 104 
All in all, God and Christ, 10S, 

321, 924 

— nations, missions to, 907—928 

— people summoned to worship, 
91, 143, 153, 154, 183—186, 255, 
256, 270, 344, 764 

A Imost Christian, 645 
Altar, domestic, 978, 979, 9S9, 
990 

of God approached, 32, 

563, 771' 

Ancestors, worship by, 116, 77S, 

856 

Angels, ministering spirits, 44, 

161, 231, 667, 668, 724, 728, 824, 

937, 944, 945 
at the resurrection of 

Christ, 386—389 
rejoicing at conversion of 

sinners, 555,667 
songs at Christ's birth, 342 

—345 

subject to Christ, 389, 667, 

66S, 74S 

worship by, 168, 252, 253, 

311, 314, 773, 929, 937 
Antichrist, his ruin, 910, 919 
Apostacy deprecated, 436, 437, 

645 

Apostles commissioned, 425, 429, 
461 

praise by, 252, 253 

Arm of the Lord, 8S3, 907, 918, 
919 

Armour of the Christian, 624, 62S 
Ascension of Christ, 28, 67, 95, 97, 

385—394 
Ashamed of Christ, not, 14, 587, 

621, 622, 863 
Aspirations and hopes, 76, 699 — 

714 

Assurance of faith, 560, 573, 025, 
697 



SUBJECTS. 



Atonement of Christ, 370—384, 

397, 544—552, 860—880 
A ttraction of the cross, 377 
A ttributcs of God, 252, 270. See 

God 

Authority and excellence of 

Scripture, 459 — 474 
A wakened sinner, 71 — 74, 424, 523 

—538 

Babylon, ruin of, 910, 919 
Backsliding, 73, (539 — 646 
Banner of Christ, 921, 924 
Baptism, nature and design, 850 

of adults, 859 

of children, 850—858 

of households, 853—858 

— of nations, 922 

of the spirit, 427, 433, 

440, 442, 816, 829 
Barren fig-tree, 961 
Beatitudes, the, 118, 190, 690 
Believers, Christ's property, 572, 

573 

Benediction, 792—794 
Bethel, God of, 285 
Bible. See Scriptures 
Birth of Christ, 342—347 
Blessed, the, 1, 118, 129, 164, 166, 

174, 181, 190, 557, 619, 685—698, 

983 

Blessedness of pardoned sin, 40, 

73, 74, 526, 532, 536 
Blessing on daily life, 591, 930 — 

934, 983 

on worship, 783—786 

Blood of animals vain, 74, 546 

of Christ, 74, 336, 373—384, 

546, 548, 795, 860—880 
Body glorified hy Christ, 737, 738 
Boldness in Christ's cause, 14, 
621, 622, 863 

in prayer, 400, 801, 807 

Book of life, 267, 279, 421 

of nature and revelation, 17, 

20, 21, 276 
Brazen serpent, 545 
Bread, daily, 285, 558, 591 
Brevity Of life, 131, 485—487 
Britain^ blessed and blessing, 93 

God's word in, 19, 143 

■ humbling herself, 994— 



Broken heart, 73, 74, 530 
Brotherly love, 221, 222 
Burial, 729—740 

Business of life, 361, 591, 930, 933, 
934, 968 

Ccesar's due, 993 

Call of the Gospel, 490—495, 493, 

505—522 
Calvary, 382—384, 510, 865, 868, 
869, 871 

Canaan, Israel's travels thither, 
109, 163, 165, 660 

and heaven, 165, 710, 741 



7-12 



39, 



291, 



Cares cast on God, 

589—594 
Charitable occasions, 55, 174, 851, 

371, 618, 972—977 
Childhood and youth, 963—970 
Children, devoted in baptism, 851 

- loved by Jesus, 852, 855, 



Christ, 8, 963— 



996 

prayer for, 92, 225, 999, 

1000 

- sending Gospel, 460, 904, 

905, 910 

• thanksgiving of, 19, 67, 

92, 93, 143, 241, 997, 999 
Broad and narrow way, 645 



965, 966 

praising 

965, 972, 973 

of God, 444, 581, 589, 630, 

676 

Christ, characters and titles, 314 
—341 

Advocate, 395, 675 

All in all, 321, 924 

Ancient of days, 162, 311, 

782 

Angel, 853 

Bread of heaven, 867 

Bridegroom, 422 

— Captain, 661, 921 

Conqueror of death, 755 

■ world, 920 

Consolation of Israel, 777 

Corner stone, 187, 189 

Creator, 404 

Death of death, 660 

Desire of all nations, 309, 

343, 345, 770, 777, 779 

Foundation, 187 

Forerunner, 675, 706 

Friend, 102, 829 

Head of the Church, 316, 

35 

High Priest, 923, 975 

Image of the Father, 317 

— = Immanuel, 324, 345, 355 

532, 678 

Judge, the, 9, 70, 144, 170 

423 

King, 60—62, 170, 172, 401 

—408, 412, 667 
— - King of Glory, 28, 394 

755 48 * 



INDEX. 



Christ, 
410 

310. 
378. 
912 



405, 



765 
411 



749, 
975 



King of kings, 110, 317, 

Lamb of God, 303, 307, 
315, 322, 327, 334, 337—341, 
402, 546, 547, 552, 750, 869, 

■ Leader, the, 660—662 
Light of life, 783 

■ Light of the world, 323, 
917 

Living head, 675 
Lord of lords, 110, 410 
Lord of the Sabbath, 764, 

Man of sorrows, 373, 400, 

Paschal Lamb, 335, 336 
Priest, 170, 172, 318, 396, 
-101 

Prince of life, 322, 879 
Prophet, 318, 401 
Redeemer, 36, 358 
Refuge, 550 

Rock of ages, 549, 663, 823 
Saviour, 347, 679, 946 
Servant, 355, 356 
Shepherd, 24—27, 318, 736, 
795, 811, 852, 885, 894, 896, 

Son of David, 127 

Son of God, 303, 310, 314, 

322, 355, 659 

Son of man, 355 

Strength and righteous- 
ness, 314, 479 

Sun of righteousness, 984 

Sun of the soul, 946 

Way, Truth, and Life, 333, 

334 

Christ's advent, 142, 147, 342— 
347 

• advocacy, 395—401, 675 

ascension, 28, 67, 95, 385— 

394 

— comma- in latter days, 123, 

142, 927, 928 

condescension, 7, 8, 352 

cross, 370—378 

— — crown of glory, 410, 411, 

413, 414 

crown of thorns, 374 

Divine nature, 304, 317, 

319, 322 

death, 23, 98, 370—384 

equality with the Father, 

308, 317, 352 

eternity, 305—307 

example, 355 — 359 

■ excellence and glory, 304, 

S09, 310 



Christ's existence before the cre- 
ation, 305, 306 

fortitude in suffering, 353, 

357, 367 

grace and beauty, 60, 61 

incarnation, 342 — 347, 777 

intercession, 395 — 401 

life and example, 348 — 359 

love and sympathy, 331, 

360—369, 400 

miracles, 350, 351 

■ passion and death, 23, 370, 

380 

pity and compassion, 351, 

360, 361 

poverty, 348, 354, 356, 373 

power to save, 330, 347, 673 

— presence in heaven, 711, 

748 

presence with the church, 

316, 736, 803, 804 
priesthood, 170, 172, 318, 

395, 401 

reign, 2, 60, 105—107, 123, 

144, 170, 172, 313, 402—415, 910, 

924 

resurrection, 23, 188, 385 

—394 

righteousness, 102, 122, 

480 

■ robe of righteousness, 325, 

694 

. sacrifice, 99, 320, 324, 370 

—384, 393, 404 
second advent, 123, 142, 

144, 416—424 
sufferings, 23, 99, 374— 

384, S60— 880 

sympathy, 367—369 

teaching, 318, 349, 401 

tears over sinners, 502 

triumphs, 61, 170, 171, 406 

Work finished, 375, 378, 

381, 384 

Christ adored, 60, 67, 102, 106, 
107, 303—316, 320, 326—330, 
405 

delighted in, 327, 329, 684, 



■ desired, 347, 777, 779, 927, 



75 6 



698 
928 

rejected, 335, 376, 556 

Christian, the, anticipating death, 
12, 103, 699—715, 722, 723 

conflict, 618, 623—669 

fellowship, 830—833, 860 



joys of the, 663, 6S6— 
)2— 698 
life hid, 625 



SUBJECTS. 



Christian pilgrimage, 630—633, 

660—662, 709, 710 

race, 616, 617, 628 

unity, 818—822, 847 

Christian 's cross, 650 — 653 
Christians, character of, 353, 356, 

360, 557, 579, 587, 618, 676, 699 
Christmas, 342, 347 
Church meetings, 33, 124, 125, 134, 

204—206, 221, 222, 312, 674, 818 

—849 

Church, the beauty of, 69, 823, 
824 

- blessing to the world, 94, 



125, 825 



836 



862 



constituted by Christ, 

depressed, 814, 815, 833 
purchased, 828 
safe, 822—824 
separated, 833 
■ unity of, 708, 818—822, 



Churches, the birth - places of 

saints, 121, 125, 661 
constitution and order, 

69, 836 

depressed, 814, 815, 833 

gardens, 134 

God's delight in, 125 

■ home of saints, 24, 33, 

119—121, 219, 708 

• house of God, 33, 68, 84 



Communion with Christ, 684, 796, 
872 

with God, 674—684 



Compassion for souls, 502, 907 

of Christ, 323, 400, 502, 



6, 219 

members welcomed to, 



836—842 

officers of, 844—846 

ordinances, 850 — 880 

parting of, 847—849 

revival of, 812—817 

social order and worship 



of, 68, 69, 827—834 

temples of God, 220 



509, 551, 868, 871 

of God, 71, 159, 162, 

295 

Complaints rebuked, 56, 57, 670, 

805 

Confession of sin, 40, 41, 71—74, 
523—538 

Confidence in God, 39, 560, 605— 

615, 632, 664 
Conflict, spiritual, 623—629 
Congregation, worship of, delight- 
ful, 768, 797, 798 
Conquerors, believers, 623—629 
Conscience, burdened, 51 
Consecration, personal, 361, 403, 

424, 562—576 
Consolation, 35, 508, 686 
Contemplation, 677—679, 686 
Contentment, 560, 589—602 
Contrition, 530, 640, 810 
Conversion, 424, 530, 554, 555, 789 
Courage, Christian, 34, 620—622, 
890 

Covenant of grace, 173, 289, 856 

unchangeable, 163, 613 

with Abraham, 163, 855, 

856 

Creation and redemption, 226— 
228 

by God, 42, 271—278 

new, desired, 554, 928 

Creator, the, praised, 151 — 154, 

271—278 
Cross, borne daily, 353, 650—653 

of Christ, foolishness, 501 

crucifixion by 



Citizen of Zion, 11, 823 
City, celestial, 661, 663, 710 
Colonies, the, 902—906 
Comfort, on death of children, 
734 

- on death of pastors, 735, 



736 



- to the distressed, 508 



Comforter, the, 438, 444, 782, 787 
Coming of Christ in latter days, 

123, 144, 926—928 
Commencement and close of the 

year, 953—962 
Committing ways to God, 75, 593, 

605—615, 659 
Communion of saints, 221, 222, 

707, 906 



346, 371, 578 



glorying in, 370 



—372, 374, 376, 377, 410, 

repentanceflow- 



ing from, 871, 875 
Croivn, Christian's, 410, 618, 619, 

626—629, 652 
of thorns, 374, 376, 410, 

864 

Cup of salvation, 182, 771 

Daily bread, 285, 516, 591 

converse with Christ, 944, 

946 

devotion, 223, 929—934 

direction sought, 929—934 

duties, 933, 934 

life and blessing, 212, 213 

mercies, 933, 939, 986 



757 



INDEX. 



Daily praise, 44, 929, 931 

sins confessed, 939, 941, 

945 

Darkness, light in, 632, 686 

of man's nature, 479, 

480 

Day and night, 19, 929—946 

■ of grace, 488—495, 521, 522, 

911, 917 

of judgment, 416 — 424 

Deacons, choice of, 846 
Death and the grave, 715 — 736 

dreaded, 716, 717 

hope in, 12, 13 

levels distinctions, 715 

• made easy by sight of 

Christ, 716, 717, 726 

not to be mourned over, 

730, 733 

• of children, 734 

of friends, 718, 730 

of pastors, 735, 736 

of youth, 971 

— shadow of, 24—27 

sting removed, 722, 733 

triumphed over, 12, 247, 

720, 722, 724 

■ of Christ, 370—384 

atonement, 



375—379, S64 



law, 99 
2, 23 



- an example, 3S2 
■ a satisfaction to 

- by wicked men, 

• for sanctinca- 



Delight in God, 6$5— 69S 
Departure from God lamented 

639—646 
Depravity, 72, 475—481 
Desires after God, 57, S3, 84, 674, 
677, 681, 683, 703 

after heaven, 701—714 

Despair checked, 56, 58, 112, 126, 

606, 60S, 610 
Diligence, Christian, 615 — 619 
in callings, 929—934 



tion, 310, 869, S75 

its attractive 

power, 98, 371, 377, 3S3, 545, 
865, 871 

the life of the 

soul, 370 
Debtors to Divine mercy, 15, 575, 

576, 666 

Decision for God, 424, 543, 562— 

576, 020—622, 966—970 
Decrees of God, 43, 267, 209, 279, 

298 

Declensions deplored, 198, 639— 
646 

Dedication of children to God, 

850—858 
■ of house of God, 218, 

219, SS2— S85 
■ personal, 181, 182, 361, 

403, 424, 562—576, 866, 935 
Delay dangerous, 140, 424, 488— 

495, 969 

Delight in converse with Christ, 
678, 630—684 



Dismission of members, 843 
Disquietude of spirit, 31, 56, 58, 
112, 126 

Divine benediction sought, 792— 
794 

compassion, 159, 214, 2lo, 

295, 299, 775 
condescension, 7, S, 177, 

2S3, 773, 775 
faithfulness, 269, 270, 610, 

670, 671, 673 
instruction, 30, 196, 429, 

431, 436, 437, 806, 970 

protection, 208—210 

support, 654—659 

Domestic religion, 113, 155, 978— 

992 

Door of the heart, 509 

of mercy, 534 

Doubts removed, 606, 608, 610, 

612, 613, 639—646 
Doxologies, 97, 445—458, 782, 831, 

973 

Drawing nigh to God, 108, 674, 

675, 677—684 
Duties of Christian life, 577—629 
Dwelling T,vith God, 24—27, 711— 

713 

Dying, going home, 713 

hour, silence of, 721, 727 

in Jesus, 730, 731 



Early education, 113, 853, 

piety, 963—970 

worship, 82—84, 754, 920, 

—939, 982 

Earnestness in prayer and reli- 
gion, 84, 85, 424, 490, 493—495 

Earth, desires after, vain, 565, 
701—704 

rilled with the Gospel, 

908—920 

Ebenezer, 608, 666 

Election, 669, 672, 673 

Enemies, victory over, 10, 235, 
625, 628, 890 

Enoch walking with God, 683 

Eternal life with Christ, 646 



75* 



SUBJECTS. 



Eternity and time, 42-4, 484, 489, 

493, 960, 962 
. of God, 130, 135, 157, 

257, 258 
Evening, 4, 234, 935—946 
Exaltation of Christ, 2, 7, 23, 170 

—173, 3S5— 394 
Example and life of Christ, 34S— 

359 

Excellence and authority of Scrip- 
ture, 459, 474 
Experience, 45 



Faith in Jesus, 539 — 552 

. in Christ, author of, 540 

. conflicts of, 35, 60S 

, effects of, 541 

in things unseen, 540, 603, 

696 

joy of, 551, 625, 696 

justification by, 325, 330, 

869 

living by, 560, 613, 625, 656 

no salvation without, 541, 

543 

■ strong, 269, 270, 778 

triumph of, 625, 672 

trusting in God, 603—615 

walking by, 45, 625, 632, 

686, 768 
Faithfulness of God, 127, 614 
Fall of man, 72, 474—479 
Family blessings, 212, 213 
guidance and protection, 

982, 983 

in heaven, 978, 979 

worship, 155, 201—203, 

212, 213, 222, 223, 234, 277, 613, 

978—992 
Farewell to life, 727 
Father, our, in heaven, 558—560 
prayer to, 469, 535, 

767, 978 

providing for all, 

590, 591 
Fathers, mortal, 719 
our, worship by, 116, 

778, 856 
Fear of death, 716, 717 

of God, 151, 654, 783, 983 

Fears dismissed, 56—58, 606, 664 
Feast, gospel, 506, 512, 513, 516, 

678 

Lord's Supper a, 842, 860 

—880 

Fellowship with God and Christ, 
674—684 

Christian, S27— 842 

Fight of faith, 623—629, 890. 



Fire, sacred, 428, 441, 570, 780, 

800, 817 
First love, 639, 643, 644 
FU t ing from wrath to come, 514 
Flock, holy, 24—27, 115, 373, 815 
Following Christ, 352, 353, 356— 

358, 581, 5S2, 587 

the glorified, 718—720 

Foolish builders, 187, 189 
Foolishness of the cross, 501 
Forbearance, Divine, 150 
Forgiveness, Divine, 214, 215, 533, 

535 

Forsaking religion, 642, 646 
Foundation, God's promises a, 

663, 664, 670, 671, 673 
Founding a sanctuary, 881 
Founta in, Christ's blood, 478, 548. 

879 

Frailty, human, 130, 482—486 
Friends iu heaven, 708 
Friendship, 946 

Fruits of the Spirit, 425—443, 
581, 586 

Funeral Hymns, 12, 53, 130, 131, 
721, 729—736 

Gates of Zion, 124, 125, 204, 205, 
516, 825 

Gentiles and Jews in the church, 

124, 819, 910, 918 
Gentleness of Jesus, 349, 507, 

830 

Gethsemane, 382, 608, 865 
Glorified, Christ, 385—394, 402— 
415 

Glorifying God, 424, 566, 590, 9S3 
Glory of God, 162, 252—257 

of Christ, 303—313 

to the Trinity, 445— 45S 

Glorying in infirmity, 658 
in the cross, 371, 372, 

410, 621, 622, 863 
God, the Father, 252—270 

the Son, 303—424 

the Holy Ghost, 425—444 

All in all, 924 

Creator, 20, 151, 154, 271— 

278, 482 

Defence, 15, 109 

Father, 34, 104, 558, 560, 590, 

599, 636, 675, 676, 767 
Friend, 719 

Guide, 50, 108, 167, 284, 660 

—662, 958 

Helper, 954, 955, 958 

I am, 256, 306 

Jehovah, 135, 136, 145, 167, 

177, 246, 265, 763, 831 
Judge, 9, 70, 128, 237 



759 



INDEX* 



God, King, 110, 13?, 265, 266, 284 

Portion, 83, 108, 685—689 

Refuge, 14, 16, 22, 63, 66, 68, 

80, 132, 180, 612 

Rock, 7, 14, 16, 80 

Ruler, 595, 972 

Salvation, 35 

Shepherd, 24—27, 141 

Strength, 16, 35, 108, 209, 

210, 616, 664 
Sun and Shield, 119—121, 

824, 936 

caring for His people, 44—47, 

664 

■ confidence in, 80, 603—615, 

653—659 

communion with, 674—684 

delighting in, 685—698 

desires after, 83 — 85 

ever with His people, 39, 

218—220, 664, 680—683, 712, 723, 

773, 775 

glory of, 252—257, 260, 

271 

hears prayer, 15, 16, 22, 36, 

46, 612, 801—811 
incomprehensible, 257, 259, 

260, 262 

pardons sin, 40 71—74, 114, 

214, 215, 295, 526, 530—535 

source of joy, 42, 43, 685 — 

698, 712 

throne of, 135, 136, 138, 149, 

152, 258 

unchangeable, 135, 136, 157, 

614, 615, 663 
unsearchable, 257, 259, 260, 

262, 279—282 
worthy of praise, 37, 78, 91, 

139—141, 148—154, 161, 162, 178, 

24i 257 

worship of, 765—788 

His attributes, 42, 173, 241, 

252—270 
— — compassion, 159 
— — condescension, 7, 8, 175 

—178, 263—266, 283, 773, 775 

dominion, 265, 267 

eternity, 130, 135, 157, 

257, 259, 654 
faithfulness, 127, 138, 

245, 256, 269, 270, 613, 664, 673 
goodness, 46, 88, 137, 

240, 274, 284—291, 296 
greatness, 37, 175 — 178, 

260, 263, 266 
holiness, 135, 150, 169, 

252, 253, 261, 559 
love, 78, 82, 296, 561, 

689, 826 

76 



God, His majesty, 8, 110, 128, 137, 

149, 252, 253, 260, 263, 268 
mercy, 48, 78, 94, 229, 

292—302 
omnipotence, 65, 78, 128, 

137, 179, 227, 228, 255, 257, 274, 

407 

omnipresence, 232, 233, 

264, 681 

omniscience, 32, 232, 

233, 262 

sovereignty, 8, 110, 267, 

268, 279, 280, 599—602 
wisdom, 274, 275, 407, 

595, 669 
Good news, 498—500 

part, the, 362, 967> 970 

works, not justifying, 477, 

514, 538, 541—543 
Gospel and nature, 17, 21, 496, 

915 

armour, 624, 628, 629 

brings salvation, 497, 500 

divinity of, 461—463, 496 

effects of, 18, 496, 779 

feast, 516—518 

invitations, 498, 504—522 

joyful sound of, 129, 500, 

504, 505, 792, 916, 923 

law and, 470—473, 497 

ministry, 459, 499, 891 

— not ashamed of, 620, 621 

praise for, 146, 251, 792 

spread through the world, 

289, 904, 908, 911—917 

» times, 499, 779, 925 

triumphs, 779, 916, 918, 

921, 923, 924 
Grace abounding, 295—297, 577 
celebrated, 80, 292, 294, 

298, 300 

glory and, 119, 145, 231, 

299, 302, 820 

growing in, 577, 578, 588, 

682 

merit without, 294, 477, 

514, 538, 541—543 
preserving, 231, 632, 659, 

669—673 
salvation and, 292—296, 

574 

sovereignty of, 202,. 295, 

873 

sufficient, 655—658 

truth and, 470 

unmeasurable, 611, 674 

wonders of, 227, 228 

Graces of the Spirit, 433, 436, 539, 

570, 577—589, 694 
Gratitude to Christ, 679, 698, 877 



SUBJECTS. 



Gratitude to God, 14, 181, 182, 

287, 574, 694, 941, 997 
Grave, the, 729—736 
sanctified by Christ, 

730, 733, 738 
■ triumphed over, 13, 

385, 722, 729, 730 
Grief assuaged, 79, 369 
Guidance, Divine, 163, 167, 589, 

633, 636, 660—662, 955 
Guile, without, 11, 41, 579 
Guilt confessed, 40, 41, 527—531, 

806—810 

Hallelujah, 148, 178, 714, 924 
Happiness in God, 43, 688, 689, 

691, 695, 697 

in trials, 650, 651 

Happy family, 221, 983, 991, 992 
Harvest, 88, 89, 895, 950—952 
Head of the Church, 316, 735, 818 
Health restored, 38, 90, 181 
Hearing God's word, 784 — 791 
Heart, broken, 72, 74, 525 
— — - contrite, 525, 536, 537 
devoted to Christ, 567, 

568, 587 

fixed on God, 78, 169 

hard, 140, 799, 815 

humble, 216, 217, 589 

Heathen, converted, 93, 105, 107, 

143, 800, 817 

missions to, 907—928 

perishing, 907, 914 

waiting for Christ, 909 

Heaven, 741—752 
desired, 76, 698, 699, 710, 

712, 714, 744 

foretaste of, 693, 698, 712 

God and Christ there, 

699, 710, 711 
• home of saints, 743— 

745, 750—752 

purity of, 746 

Heavenly inheritance, 737 
— Sabbaths, 757, 758, 762, 

765 

— — reminiscences of earth, 
706 

Heavens, the, declaring God's 

glory, 17, 19, 20, 21, 276 
Helper, God our, 954, 955, 958 
Heralds of the gospel, 886, 898, 

899, 913, 921, 923 
High Priest, Christ a, 396—400 
Hill of Zion. 203—206, 693 
Holiness, 197, 577 — 581 
Holy Spirit, 425—443 
Home, new, a, 155, 989—992 
Hope in death, 13, 717, 725, 728 



Hope in God, 34, 56—58, 81, 126 
Hopes and aspirations, 699—714 
Hosanna, 188, 189, 301, 312, 408, 

409, 881, 936 
House, dedication of, 155, 989— 

992 

not made with hands, 745 

of God, birth-place of, 

saints, 86, 87, 116. 117, 121 
< delight in, 117, 

120, 204—206 

for all nations, 124 

— — opened and dedi- 
cated, 218, 219, 881—885 

worship in, 116 — 

121, 248, 250, 251, 766—785 
Humble, God with the, 441, 536 
Humiliation, national, 994 — 996 
Humility and meekness, 216, 217, 

581, 589 

Hungry and thirsty invited, 517, 
518 

Hypocrites, 645, 774 



Idols abandoned, 143, 916, 918 
Imitation of Christ, 352, 356— 
359, 581 

Immanuel, 319, 324, 345, 355, 532, 
678 

Immortality, 704, 740 
Impenitence lamented, 71 — 74, 

523—537 
Improvement of life and time, 53, 

131, 422—424, 953—962 
Incarnation of Christ, 322, 324, 

342—347 
Influences, Divine, 425 — 444 
Ingratitude, criminal, 158, 181, 

182, 524, 540 
Inspiration of apostles, 425, 429 

of Scripture, 459—461 

Instruction of children, 113, 964, 

970, 974—976 
Intercession of Christ, 170, 172, 

354, 395—401, 961 
Invitations of the gospel, 498, 504 
—522 

to church member- 
ship, 837—842 

to worship, 139— 

141, 151—154 
Inward witness, 438, 444, 463, 519 

Jehovah, 148—154, 246, 248, 252, 
256 

Jerusalem, God's dwelling-place, 
111, 743 

home of saints, 743, 

744 

761 



INDEX. 



Jerusalem spiritual, restored, 

916, 925, 926 
, Jesus, name of, 324, 326—332, 

337 341 

not ashamed of, 621, 622 

Jew and Gentile invited, 910, 925, 
926 

one in Christ, 

160, 819, 914, 918 
Jordan, 179, 724, 741, 742, 954 
Journey, Christian, the, 406, 630 

—633, 660—662, 706, 709, 710 
of Israelites, 109, 163, 

165, 167 
Joy, Christian, 685—698 

of conversion, 555, 667 

of faith, 604, 674, 693, 696 

in sorrow, 38, 211, 625, 655, 

686 

unfailing, 4S0 

■ ■ unspeakable, 692, 696 

Jubilee, gospel, 922 — 924 

Judge, the, 9, 70 

Judgment, day of, 1, 70, 144, 

416—424 
Justification by faith, 325, 327, 

53S, 541—549 

King, Christ a, 60—62, 67, 170, 
172, 401—408, 412—415, 909, 920 

■ of glory, 28, 162, 394, 397 

of kings, 110, 317, 355, 

410, 411 

Kingdom of Christ, 2, 93, 105— 
107, 254, 311, 406—408, 910, 912 ; 
924 

Kingdoms becoming Christ's, 

911, 924 
Kings, opposed to Christ, 2 

yielding homage, 107, 111 

and priests, believers 

made, 303, 415, 823 
Knowledge, saving, 203, 674, 791 
vain without love, 5S6 

Labour for God not lost, 211 
Law, character of, 18, 19,193, 523 
■ — - condemning, 472, 477 
and Gospel distinguished, 

383, 470—473, 707, 915 
salvation by, impossible, 472, 

477, 526, 527 
Liberality rewarded, 174 
Life beyond the grave, 704 

book of, 267, 279, 421 

brevity of, 53, 131, 482, 487, 

960, 962 

improved, 488, 489, 957—962 

■ labours of, ended, 731 

■ pilgrimage, 630—633 



Life prolonged for salvation, 488 

time to serve God, 489 — 495 

troubles of, 647—649, 654— 

656 

vicissitudes of, 45 

Light, creation of, 917 

God our, 119, 261, 323, 

697, 783 

God's word a, 102, 406, 



468 



in darkness, 33, 35, 686 

sown for the righteous, 

145 

■ walking in, 682 
Likeness to Christ and God, 801, 

830 

Litanies, 322, 367, 607, 637, 869 
Living flame, 430, 433, 44L 442, 
570 

for God, 566, 570, 571, 594, 

601, 618, 818, 829, 887, 934, 935, 
981, 983 

Looking unto God, 207, 214, 215 

un to Jesus, 334, 383, 545, 

865 

Lord of the Sabbath, 755, 764, 

765 

of lords, 110, 355, 410, 411 

Lord's day, 188, 189, 753—799 

. Christ's resurrection 

on, 754 — 756 
— morning, 518, 753 — 



765 

■ evening, 797-799 

Lord's house, dedication of, 218 
—220, 882—885 

glory in, 117, 218, 251, 



881, 882 

love to, 117—121, 204 

—206, 781, 797 
Prayer, the, 535, 55S, 559, 

5S9, 591, 636 
Supper, the, 23, 99, 860— 



a feast, 861, 866, 870 
Christ's presence in, 

in remembrance of 
Christ, 860, 865, 877 

— — the guests, 816, 873 

the true passover, 336 

Love, brotherly, 221, 222, 582— 
585, 828, 831—843 

■ of Christ, 360—367 

inexpressible, 329, 



870—874 



33], 362—364 

redeeming, 365 

solace in death, 374 

support of soul, 



336, 363 



762 



SUBJECTS. 



Love of Christ, unchanging, 588, , Ministers' welcome, 845 

8( 38 Ministry instituted by Christ, 891 
worthy of all Miracles in the wilderness, 163, 



praise, 337, 355, 360, 415, 870 
Love of God, 85, 296, 359, 826, 831 
to Christ, 357, 371, 543, 570, 

5S7, 588, 829, 866, 871, 965 
to God, 182, 263, 561, 570, 

5S3, 586, 587 

to man, 582 — 584 

Loving kindness of Christ, 366 



Man, creation of, 271, 272 

fall of, 72, 475—478 

. frailty of, 130, 482— 4S7, 960, 

971 

helpless, 467 — 478, 523—525 

insignificance of, 7, 8 

< probation of, 488 — 495 

— — saved by grace, 40, 41, 71 — 

73, 214, 215, 292—301, 475—481, 

526—535 
* sinful condition of, 71—73, 

475—481, 523—536 
Manna, daily, 591 
Mansions of the blessed, 705, 744, 

747 

Marriage, 988 
Martyrs glorified, 750—752 
Mary at the feet of Jesus, 362 
Mediation of Christ, 98, 395—401 
Meditation, 161, 677, 678 
Meekness, 217, 581, 589, 590 
Meeting in Christ's name, 803, 
804 

Melchisedec, 170, 341 
Mercies of God boundless, 47 — 49, 
158—161, 196, 228, 229, 554 

■ praise for, 287 — 290, 297 I Nations, all becoming Christ's, 



179 



of Christ, 350, 351 



)( :.:si:)nai ;es ordination of 42fc. 
898—902 

prayer for, 895, 898 



—902 

Missionary services, 2, 17, 60—62, 
93, 94, 105—107, 123, 125, 142, 
143, 146, 147, 170, 171, 183— 
185, 225, 406, 414, 425, 434, 767, 
770, 779, 873, 909—928 
Missions to all nations, 907—928 

■ — to the colonies, 902— 

906 

Money, sacred use of, 174, 569, 
914 

Morning, 3, 29, 169, 236, 929-934, 
980, 981 

or evening, 201, 202, 223, 



236, 277, 935—937, 978, 979 
Mortality, 157, 482, 488 
Moses and the Lamb, 316, 339, 

340 

Mountains, the three, 383 
Mourners for the dead, 718, 730 
Mutual love and sy^mthy, 221, 

222, 818, 819, S2S .34, 836— 

842 

Names of Jesus, 314—341 
Narrow way, the, 334, 579, 580 

j National humiliation, 22, 66, 132, 

J 994—996 

! prayer and thanksgiv- 

92, 93, 997—1000 



Mercy and forgiveness, 528, 529 

cause of salvation, 538 

debt owed to, 15, 575, 666 

implored, 534, 809 

Publican's plea, 530, 531 

Mercy-seat, the, 801, 802 
Merit disclaimed, 538, 543 
Messengers of the churches, 886 
Messiah, 346, 418, 912 
Millennial glory, 123, 927, 928 
Ministers' courage, 890 

■ ■ death, 735, 736 

duties, 845. 887—902 



62, 67, 105-107, 908—926 

missions to, 908—926 



-890 



893, 907 



Native land, prayer for, 92, 93, 

99S, 1000 
Nature and the gospel, 17, 19— 
21, 276, 278 

destroyed, 701, 703 

silent voice of, 20, 21, 276 

Nearness to God, 108, 674-684, 

769, 944 
Net cast in vain, 888 
New birth, 554, 555 

creation, 927, 928 

meetings, 221, 821, SS6 ! heart, 72—74, 553-555 

home, a, 155, 989-991 
year and old, 488—490 
services for, 953—962 



■ ordinations, 891—901 

■ prayers, 886—890 
responsibilities, 889, j Night of sorrow, 38, 604, 608, 809 

| Nonconformist Hymns, 68, 69, 

■ rewards, 900 116, 778, 856 

' temptations, 888, 901 I Now, the accepted time, 488—495 
•763 



INDEX. 



Oath, God's, to Abraham, 855, 
856 

Obedience, 191, 197, 577—588 
Obligations to Christ, 182, 564, 

574, 576 
Offence of the cross, 650, 652 
Old age, 101, 103, 104 

year, gratitude for, 955, 957 

Omnipotence of God, 128, 162, 257, 

262, 265, 269, 274, 294, 407, 908 
Omnipresence of God, 232, 233, 

262, 264, 681 
Omniscience of God, 232, 233, 243, 

258, 262, 654, 929 
One church, 707, 708, 818—822 
Opening of sanctuaries, 218—220, 

882—885 
Oppression, 109 
Ordinances, the, 850—880 
Ordination Hymns, 218, 219, 891 

—902 

Orphans pleaded for, 976, 977 
Overcoming the world and Satan, 
623—629 



Panting after God, 57, 83—85 

Paradise, 548, 744 

Pardon sought and obtained, 21, 

40, 41, 114, 214, 215, 527, 548, 

549, 869 

Pardoning, God, 295, 526, 533, 
535 

Parents dedicating children, 851, 
—858 

— • instructions of, 113 

prayers, 613, 975, 978, 

979 

Parting Hymns, 847—849 
Party names, end of, 819, 834 
Passion and death of Christ, 370 
—384 

Passover, Christ the, 335, 336 
Pastors, death of, 735, 736 

ordained, 891—897 

■ sought and welcomed, 

844, 845 
Patience, 81, 216, 581, 590 
Peace by the gospel, 504 

in death, 720, 725, 727 

in the church, 221, 796, 

821, 865, 992 
in the conscience, 324, 431, 

546, 655, 780 
in the family, 222, 978, 982, 

992 

■ in trouble, 45, 372, 593, 655, 

6S6, 915 

on the earth, 107, 345, 445, 

925 



Peace through Christ, 293, 372, 
504 

Pentecost, Spirit's descent on, 

425—429, 443 
Perfections of God, 252—270 
Perish, none need, 502, 503, 802 
Persecution, prayer in, 59 
Perseverance, final, 669 — 673 
Personal dedication, 181, 182, 191, 

562—576, 829 
Pestilence removed, 132 
Piercing side of Christ, 876 
Pilgrimage, Christian, 85, 230, 

339, 630—633, 709, 710 
Pilgrim's prayer and songs, 230, 

630-633, 703, 709, 807 
Pious, the life and end of, 30, 50, 

166, 557, 725, 727, 830 
Pity for souls,. 873, 907 
Pleading in distress, 100, 112, 600, 

641 

Pleasures of good conscience, 
695 

of meditation, 677—683 

of religion, 118, 121, 690 



Poor befriended by God, 44, 49, 

100, 175, 176 
charity to the, 55, 174, 976, 

977 

Portion, God our, 191, 688, 689 
Poverty of Jesus, 348, 356, 357, 
373 

Praise for creation, 42, 161, 162, 

271—278 
for daily mercies, 223, 

978—987 
for gospel, 129, 146, 461, 

462, 465, 470-473, 497—500 
for providence, 45, 89, 96, 

243, 284—291 
for redemption, 158, 160, 

226—229, 240, 300, 771 
for seasons, 88, 950—952, 

954—957 
for temporal good, 96, 158, 

160, 167, 181, 182, 240, 249 
from all nations, 94, 183 

—186, 245, 246, 250 
from all saints, 168, 247, 

250 

from the church, 68, 69, 

224, 820, 824, 826—831 
in Zion, 86, 87, 89, 248, 

779 

perpetual, 239, 242, 243, 

247, 251, 935 
public and private, 164 — 

168, 241, 243, 245—251, 771, 772, 

776 



SUBJECTS. 



Praise, summons to, 141, 151, 

153, 245, 255, 288 

to the Trinity, 445—458 

universal, 245, 250, 251 

Prayer meetings, 86, 115, 150— 

154, 164, 207, 223, 426, 769, 800, 
— S17, 827—834 

for revivals, 36, 115, 425 — 

429, 433, 434, 440, 441, 812—817, 
834, 861, 916, 919 

■ and complaint, 237, 805, 

807 

answered in affliction, 6, 

36, 44, 77, 90, 156 

— benefits of, 805, 806 

early, 5, 29, 82, 83, 929— 

933 

for all people, 93, 908, 914 

—919, 1000 
for daily mercies, 931 — 

933 

for ministers, 786 — 789, 

821, 895 

— hindrances to, 90, S05 

importunate, 811 

- — — in affliction, 6, 31, 36, 45, 

52, 54, 100, 126, 199, 207, 235, 

S09 

in distress, 34, 45, 54, 59, 

126, 205, 235, 237, 811 
— Lord's, the, 535, 558, 559, 

591 

morning and evening, 234, 

236, 929—9467 977—988 

nature of, S00, 806 

on Saturday evenings, 

947—949 
; — Spirit's help in, 430, 806, 

808 

Preaching, benefits of, 129, 496— 
499, 518 

— ■ different success of, 

496, 881 

■ immediate attention 

to, 494, 495, 513, 516, 522 

subjects of, 129, 501 

Presence of God everywhere, 232, 

233, 262, 264, 681 
our life and joy, 

48, 119, 680, 681, 683—689 
support in death, 

697, 702 

Priesthood of Christ, 170—172, 

318, 396—401 
Priestly power disclaimed, 850 
Priests and Kings, believers, 303, 

415, 823 

Privileges of Christian life, 654— 
714 

Prize, heavenly, 617, 626, 628, 629 

765 



Probation of man, 484—495 
Progress, Christian, 118, 120, 121, 

197, 198, 579, 706, 768 
Promises of God, ever sure, 135, 
138, 289 

faithful, 136, 138, 269, 

270, 614, 670, 700 

fulfilled, 656, 664, 671, 

909—911 

immutable, 256, 462, 

671, 686 

pleaded, 31, 635, 802 

Prophecies fulfilling, 909—911 
Prosperity, dangerous, 75 

from God, 236, 243, 

2S2, 605, 651, 934 
Protection, Divine, 201—203, 663 
—668 

Providence of God, 47—49, 84, 89, 
96, 148, 279—291, 656, 665 

its darkness, 279—281 

Providences commemorated, 45, 

112, 287, 290, 941 
Provisions of God's house, 47— 
49, 219 

of the gospel, 505, 506, 

516—518 
Public worship, 86, 116, 117, 766, 
—799 

— desire after, 120, 

121 

, duty of, 251, 757, 

767 

- exercises of, 68, 

69, 754, 760, 761, 768, 771, 781, 
797 

pleasures of, 118, 

119, 247, 797 
Publican's prayer, 530, 531 

Quiet spirit, 581, 589, 590 

Race, Christian, 616, 617, 628, 
725 

Ragged schools, 976 
Ransom, Christ our, 112, 360, 379, 

447, 548, 879 
Redeeming love, 360—365, 385 
Redemption, praise for, 300 — 310, 

330, 331, 355, 414 
Regeneration, 71, 72, 553, 554, 567, 
568 

Reign of Christ, 2, 60, 105—107, 
144, 170, 172, 313, 406—415, 910, 
924 

Rejoicing in God, 14, 43, 685—698 
Religion) the chief concern, 424, 
562, 566, 968, 970 

pleasures of, 30, 82, 108, 

687, 690—693, 695, 698, 968 



INDEX. 



Remembrance of Christ, 649, SGO, 

865, 808, 877 
Repentance, 40, 41, 70—74, 214, 

215, 523—538, 815 
Reproof, brotherly, 23G 
Resignation to will of God, 39, SI, 

207, 268, 279—282, 359, 589— 

002, 013 

Resolves, Christian, 169, 474, 502, 

505, 507, 570 
Rest of faith, 799, 948 

of heaven, 704, 705, 753 

■ of immortality, 704, 740 

of Sabbath, 753, 759, 760— 

704, 799, 948 
Resurrection of Christ, 385 — 394, 

754—758 

gives hopes 

of heaven, 388, 730, 737 

of saints, 12, 13, 729, 



730, 737 

Returning backsliders, 73, 641, 
643, 644 

Revelation, Divine, 194, 195, 459 

—463, 460, 490 
and nature, 17, 20, 21, 

276 

Reverence in worship, 07, 139, 

773, 774 
Review of life, 104, 112 
Revivals, prayer for, 30, 115, 425, 
—429, 433, 434, 440, 441, 812— 
817, 834, 801, 910, 919 
Reviving grace, 198 
Righteous, blessedness of the, 118, 
129, 100., 557, 727 

- character of the, 11, 

30, 174, 190, 690, 694, 695, 983 
- and wicked, difference 



between, 1, 13, 96, 148 
Righteousness by law impossible) 
541—543, 546—550 

- of Christ imputed, 41, 



551 



- pleaded, 102 



- robe of, 325, 694 

- the Lord our, 122, 479, 



480 

Rites and forms vain, 541, 542, 
553 

Rock of ages, 549, 823 

■ smitten, 109, 163 . 

Room for sinners in heaven, 513 

Sabbath Hymns, 5, 18, 82, 116— 
121, 125, 133, 188, 189, 204—206, 
220, 753—799 

anticipated, 947, 948 

blessing desired, 947—949 

— — - evening, 797—799 



Sabbath given by God, 116, 220 

morning, 5, 18, 82, 188, 753 

—765 

of heaven, 133, 753, 757, 

758, 762. 

pleasures, 757, 761—764 

rest of, 133, 753, 799, 947— 

949 

thanks for, 759, 762 

welcomed, 758 — 762 

Sacrifice of Christ, 99, 375, 379, 

382, 544, 546—548, 869, 875 
Safety of believers, 10, 14, 79, 89, 

132, 208—210, 614, 672 
Sailors 1 Hymns, 166, 607—609, 

665, 946 
Saints' reward, 750 — 752 
and sinners, contrasts, 1, 

13, 96, 148 
Salvation by Christ, 122, 293, 294, 

298, 299 

by faith, 477, 481, 539—552 

grace, 292—302, 475— 

481, 542 

joyful sound of, 129, 500, 

912 

Sanctification, 71, 190, 191, 197, 
354, 359, 577—581 

by the Holy Spirit, 



435, 442 

Sanctified afflictions, 198— 200*372, 

605, 651, 664 
Sanctuaries erected, 881 — 885 
Satan, temptations of, 671, 802 
Saturday evening, 947 — 949 
Scriptures contain law and gos- 
pel, 471 

delight in, 1,192, 193, 465 

excellence of, 21, 195, 



464—407, 474 

inspiration of, 194, 195, 

459—401 

perfection of, 194, 402 

self -witnessing, 402, 403 

study of, 1, 193, 400, 465, 

408, 409, 473 

sufficiency of, 18, 459, 

402, 407, 408, 470, 904, 970 
Seasons, the, 88, 244, 950—952 
thanks for, 278, 954 



766 



—957 

Second coming of Christ, 142, 416 

—424, 822, 927, 928 
Secret devotion, 677—679, 695 
Seed sown in heart, 780, 788, 790 
Seeing God in heaven, 711, 712, 

716 

Seeking God early, 34, 82, 754 
Self-denial, 508, 580, 618, 645 
Self-examination, 32, 587 



SUBJECTS. 



Separation from world, 563, 565, 
833 

Sermons, before and after, 7S6 — 
796 

Servants of God, 177, 1S1, 355, 356, 
61S, 619 

Shepherd, the Lord oiir, 24 — 27, 
115 

Shepherds 8A birth of Christ, 313 

ministers, 894, 896 

Sickness removed, 38, 52, 90, 181, 
182 

Sin confessed, 40, 41, 51, 71 — 74, 
99, 114, 475—479, 523—533, S02, 
807—810 

■ crucified, 578, 579 

■ original and actual, 72, 475 



41 



211, 



■ pardoned, 40, 

215, 535, 538 
Sinai, Mount, 95, 383, 707 
Sinners and saints. 1. 13, 96, 14S 
invited to Christ, 490—495, 

505—522 

trembling at Gods pre- 
sence, 149 

• urged to repentance, 490— 

495 

Sleep, protection in, 93,S— 946 
Sleeping in Jesus, 731, 740 
Social worship, 800— S17, 827— S49 
Soldiers of the cross, 623—629, 
890 

Son of God, 307. 310, 314, 322. 355, 
659 

Song of Moses and the Lamb. 316, 
339, 340 

Songs in the desert, 115, 165. 167, 

230, 240, 630—633 

of Jubilee, 921, 923. 924 

Sons of God, blessed, 556, 557, 630 
Sorrow at death of friends, 71S, 

730, 734, 736 

Sorrows dispersed, 655 — 657. 6S6 

light and short, 38, 126, 700 

Soul, deathless. 566, 709, 724 

happy in death, 726, 727 

prosperity. 695 

value of, 424, 493, 566, 646, 

704, 968 

Sowing and reaping, spiritual, 
211. 951 

Spirit, Holy, ofnee and power, 
425—444 

Comforter, the, 438, 444, 

782. 787 

directs to Christ 437, 519, 



Spirit Dove, the, 117, 429, 430, 

436, 644, 690, 917 

earnest of, 444 

given at ascension. 95, 425 

— 42S 

gifts of, 425, 426,429,450,461 

graces of, 557, 694, 695 

grieved, 5S5, 643 

guidance of, 436 

implored for heathen, 914, 

917, 918, 922 
influences of, 426, 432, 439, 

441—443, 522, Sll— 814 

of adoption, 556 

of grace and holiness, 813, 

814 

prayer to, 425—444, Sll— 

813, 876 

regeneration by, 553, 555 

return implored, 643, 644 

teaching desired, IS, 436, 

442 

wind, as, 427, 441, 553 

witness of. 43S, 444, 876 

Spiritual distress, 16, 31, 56— 5S, 
126, 237 

warfare, 623—629 



S76 



Sprinkling of blood of Christ, 794, 

876, 921 
Stephen -the martvr, 316 
Strait gate, the, 5S0, 645 
Strangers and pilgrims, 630 — 633, 

660—662 
Strength equal to the day, 614, 

636, 65S, 674 
for the week, 60S, 614, 

616, 624, 655—657, 690 
Submission to the will of God, 

216. 267, 268, 560, 5S9— 602 
Sufferings of Christ, 23, 99, 374— 

384. 860— SS0 
Sufficient grace, 559, 590, 632, 658, 

659, S35 
Sun, morning, 18, 930 

of the soul, 946 

Sunday-school Hymns, S, 113,964, 

970, 972—976 
Supjjort in affliction and sorrow, 

654—659 
Swellings of Jordan, 724 
Sumpathg and love of Christ, 360 

—369 

with poor and afflicted, 



55, 976, 97 

Table of providence, 24, 27 

of the Lord, 861 

Talking with Jesus, 680 
Teachers' prayer for children, 974, 
975 

67 



Teaching, Divine, 30, 19C, 429, 431, 

437, 806, 970 
Temple of God, 33, 769, 781 
Temporal blessinus, praise for, 96, 

15S, 160, 167. 240 
Temptations conquered, 634 

■ lamented, 639, 641, 642 

of Christian, 634—638 

prayed against, 207, 

636— 63S 

Tempted Christ's sympathy with, 

351, 354, 367—369 
Thanksgiving, family, 9S0, 9S2, 

984, 9S6, 991 

national, 997 

private, 38, 90, 181, 

182, 200, 231, 234 
Throne of grace, 801, S10 

of judgment, 41S— 420 

Thunder, God in, 37 

Tims, brevity of, 485, 960—962 

misimproved, 939, 941 

pressing, 490 — 492 

uncertain, 493, 495 

Times and seasons, 929 — 977 

in God's hands, 286 

Title to heaven, 705 

To-day improved, 140, 493—495 

To-morrow, 493 

Travelling, safety in, 166, 201, 203 
Treasures, the Christian's, 108, 
687, 688 

Trials of the Christian, 647—653 

-. sanctification of, 10, 650 — 

653 

Tribulations, 112, 316, 410, 750— 
752 

Trinity, the adorable, 445—458, 
782 

Triumphs of Christ, 28, 61, 95, 

385, 3S6, 394, 406, 410 

of the gospel, 496, 911 

Trumpet of the angel, 419, 420, 

740 

^ _ of the gospel, 129, 911, 

916, 923 

Trust in God, 9, 10, 35, 39, 201— 

203, 605—615 
Types of Christ fulfilled, 336, 346, 

384, 397, 459, 546 

Unbelief, prayed against, 608, 
799, 802 

Union with Christ, 307, 573, 659, 
670, 818 

with the Church, 835—842, 

862 

Unity of the Church, prayer for, 

816, 818, 819, 821 
Unseen Saviour, 696 



Umvorthiness as men, 7, 8, 257 — 

260 

as sinners, 71 — 73, 

261, 475—477, 514, 531, 538, 542, 
543 

Valley of death, 24—27, 814 
Vanity of life, 14, 53, 482, 485, 
486 

of the world, 688, 704 

Victory of Christ, 61, 62, 95, 107, 

390, 394, 406, 408, 412, 920, 921 

of saints, 626—629 

over death, 722, 728 

over enemies, 751, 752 

Vigilance, Christian, 616—618 

Virgin Mary, 342, 345 

Voice of God, in His works, 17 — 

21, 276, 509, 513, 517—519, 680, 

786—789 
Voies paid to God, 77, 90, 91, 181, 

182, 835 

Waiting for God, 214, 215, 323, 
364 

on God, 50, 81, 657, 675, 

683, 695, 759, 761, 780 
Walking by faith, 632, 745 

in light, '682, 768 

■ with God, 644, 683, 934, 

983 

Wanderers, return of, 349, 520, 
521 

Wandering from God, 520, 521, 

642—646, 666, 753 
War deprecated, 22, 994, 996 

victory in, 996 

Warfare, Christian, 238, 618, 623 

—629, 890 
Washing, spiritual, 71, 435, 478, 

875 

Watchfulness, Christian, 214, 215, 

616—619 
Watchmen of Zion, 499, 893, 901 
Water of life, 467, 468, 505, 516, 

518, 776 

Way to God, Christ the, 328, 333, 

334, 436 

to Zion, 261, 334, 616, 710 

Weakness of faith deplored, 608, 

640, 657, 791 
Wealth for God, 371, 887, 914 
Weaned child, saints like a, 216, 

217 

Weary invited, 597, 508, 511 
Weekly toil, 947, 948 
Weeping of Jesus, 730 
Weight of glory, 700 
Welcome to Christ, 365, 512, 520, 
521, 666 



768 



SUBJECTS. 



Welcome to the Church, 836—842 
. to the Sabbath, 756, 759, 

7(51, 702 
Weils of salvation, 770 
Wicked and righteous, 1, 90 
Wilderness, travelling in, 109, 112, 

2:30, 339, 030—633, OG0, 002 
Will of God, acquiesced in, 39, 

593, 599—002, 800, 810 
revealed, 17— 21,192, 

191, 190, 459—401, 915 
of man subdued, 438, 478, 

554 

Willing, made, by God, 170, 171 
Witness of the Spirit, 428, 437, 

438, 444, 403, 870 
Wit nes--.es of Christian race, 617 
Word of God, delighted in, 1, 190 

—192 

■ excellence of, 21, 



194, 464—474 



-794 



192 



- inspired, 459 — 401 
■ preached, 781, 784 

• sun, like the, 21, 

- treasure, a, 21, 195 



Works of God, in creation, provi- 
dence and grace, 271 — 302 

in creation, 42, 

143, 220—228, 271—278 

in grace, 292—302 

■ in providence, 279 



-291 



■ in redemption, 
293, 294, 300, 360, 361, 498, 668 
Works, merit of, disclaimed, 538, 
543 

of the Spirit, 425—444 

World blessed through the 

Church, 92—94, 913, 914 
renounced, 13, 482, 653, 

967 

• unsatisfying, 565, 688 

Worship accepted through Christ, 
780 

- -benefit by, 82—84, 133, 

134 

( blessings on, sought, 

780—785 

- delightful, 117-121, 133, 



Worship, family, 978—992 

help sought in, 781, 785 

invitations to, 139 — 141, 



151—154 

national, 993—1000 

preferred to mere plea- 
sure, 119—121, 701 

privileges of, 33, 121, 

759, 703, 708, 769 

public, 91, 766—799 

Sabbath, 220, 753—765 

social, 803, 804, 830, 831 

universal, 143, 140, 151 

—154, 245, 240, 249, 779 

■ vain without the heart, 



766—771, 79" 



774 

Worship of Christ, 303—316, 770 
Worthy the Lamb, 303, 307, 310, 

315, 338, 402 
Wrath to come, 514, 789, 907 

Year crowned with goodness, 89 

new and old, 953—902 

rapid flight of, 960 

Yielding ourselves to God, 562— 
576 

up the soul, 720 

Yoke of Christ, 934 
Youth, hymns for, 113, 192, 963— 
970 

Zeal, Christian, 569—572, 616— 

618, 620, 023—628 
Zion, beauty and glory of, 68, 69, 

124, 825 

citizen of, 823 

God's habitation, 124, 823 

gospel proceeding thence, 

171, 499, 913, 925—927 
invited to worship there, 

203—206, 925 

Mount, and Sinai, 707 

praise in, 86, 87, 89, 151, 152, 

700, 710, 737, 779 

turning from, 642 

type of heaven, 118, 693, 707, 

709 

way to, 118, 061, 709, 710, 

743 

worship in, 86, 118, 706, 710, 



769 



49 



INDEX OF VEBSIONS OF THE PSALMS. 



Psalm. 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 



8 . 

9 . 
11 . 

15 . 

16 . 

17 . 
IS . 



m. 
i 

., 2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7, 8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

. 14, 15. 16 



19 ...17, 18, 19,20,21 

20 22 

22 23 

23 24, 25, 26, 27 

24 28 

25 29, 30, 31 

26 32 

27 33, 34, 35 

28 36 

29 37 

30 38 

31 39 

32 40, 41 

33 42, 43 

34 44, 45, 46 

36 47, 48, 49 

37 50 

35 51 

39 52, 53 

40 54 

41 55 



Psalm. Xo. 

42 56, 57 

43 58 

44 59 

45 60, 61, 62 

46 63, 64, 65, 66 

47 67 

4S 68, 69 

50 70 

51 71, 72, 73, 74 

55 75, 76 

56 77 

57 78 

61 79 

62 80, 81 

63 82, 83, 84, 85 

65 86, 87, 88, 89 

66 90, 91 

67 92, 93, 94 

68 95, 90, 97 

69 93, 99, 100 

71 . 101, 102, 103, 104 

72 105, 106, 107 

73 108 

74 109 

75 110 

76 Ill 

77 112 

78 113 

79 114 

80 115 

81 116 

84 .117, 118, 119—121 

85 122,123 

87 124 125 

770 



Psalm. Xo. 

88 126 

89 127, 128, 129 

90 130, ;31 

91 132 

92 133, 134 

93 . 135, 136, 137, 138 

95 139, 140, 141 

96 142, 143 

97 144, 145 

98 146, 147, 148 

99 149, 150 

100 ...151,152,153,154 

101 155 

102 156, 157 

103 158, 159, 160 

104 161, 162 

105 163 

106 164 

107 165, 166, 167 

108 168, 169 

110 170, 171, 172 

111 173 

112 174 

113 .175, 176, 177, 178 

114 179 

115 180 

116 181, 1S2 

117 183, 184, 185, ISO 

118 187, 188, 189 

119 190,191—200 

121 201, 202, 203 

122 204, 205, 206 

123 207 

125 20S, 209, 210 



INDEX OF VERSIONS. 



Psalm. >; o. 

126 211 

127 212 

128 213 

130 214, 215 

131 216, 217 

132 218, 219, 220 

133 221, 222 

134 223 



Psalm. Xo. 

135 224, 225 

136 .226, 227, 228, 220 

137 230 

138 231 

139 232, 233, 234 

140 235 

141 236 

143 237 



Psalm. 








145 


9 39, 240, 241 


146 


. 242 


147 


243, 244 


148 


245, 246 


149 


?,47, 248, 249 




250 251 



i 



771 



INDEX OF TEXTS OF SCEIPTUEE. 



GENESIS. 

Ch. Ver. No. 

1 1 274 

1 2 434 

1 3 917 

1 20, 27 272 

2 3 753—705 

5 24 082, 083 

3 520 

8 22 950—952 

12 8 ...155,989,990 

15 8 705 

15 17 780 

10 13 232, 233 

17 18 970 

18 19 . 857, 978—987 

19 17 . 490—495, 514 
22 1—13 590 

22 14 050 

24 31 837—842 

24 03 077—079 

27 16 773 

28 16 773 

28 31 - 941 

31 13 285 

31 42 256 

32 26 785, 811 

33 5 857 

47 9 101 

48 10 853 

Exodus. 

3 0,14, 15... 250, 300 

13 21 .103,000—002 
15 11 253, 208 

15 20 532 

16 15, 21 591 

10 23 949 

17 11 805 

19 415, 823 

23 20 330, 002 

25 22 781 

33 18 959 

Leviticus. 

6 13 570 

9 24 780, 787 



Ch. Ver. No. 

10 3 597 

25 9 923 

25 21 784 

Numbers. 

24 792—794 

10 29, 031, 708, 710, 

837, 842 

21 8, 9 545 

22 6 090 

23 10 727 

Deuteronomy. 

1 11 285 

8 2 290, 575, 033, 

944, 954 

S 14 212 

29 29 193, 195 

31 020, 004 

33 25 614 

33 27 603 

33 29 091 

34 1 742 

Joshua. 

1 5 604, 736 

3 16 179 

24, 14, 15... 331. 978— 
987 

Ruth. 

1 16 503 565 

l Samuel. 

1 17 794 

3 9 940 

3 10 700 

3 15 931 

3 18 000—002 

7 3 520, 521 

7 12 666, 954 

12 17 950—952 

20 3 482—487 

772 



Ch. Ver. No. 
2 Samuel. 

17—20... 978, 987 

7 29 987 

12 23 734 

22 7 612 

23 5 613 

1 KINGS. 

8 11 882 

8 27 257, 775 

8 30 533 

8 57 . 285, 719, 778 

10 1, 13 779 

18 44 817 

2 Kings. 

19 14—19 22 

1 Chronicles. 

13 14 981 

17 27 998 

28 20 664 

29 12 265 

29 14 284, 509 

2 Chronicles. 

18 . 257, 775, 881 

7 1 780, 882 

29 30 782 

Ezra. 

8 21 844, 984 

9 9 813—817 

10 11 810 

NEHEMIAH. 

1 '6 930—946 

5 13 797 

8 10 692 

9 5 272, 772 

13 31 649 

Esther, 

7 2 807 



TEXTS OF SCRIPTURE. 



Ch. Ver. No. 
Job. 

1 5 .605, 978—987 

1 21 597, 605 

S 17 70-4 

5 7 647 

7 6—8 715, 960 

7 10 715 

9 4 491 

11 7 259, 262 

13 15 605 

14 2 971 

14 10 ...52, 487, 715 

14 14 702 

19 25—27. 12, 729, 739 
23 3 641 

32 26 260 

42 5, 6 712 

PSALMS. 

2 8 17, 105 

4 8 . 935, 938—946 

5 3 929—934 

6 1 530 

8 1 274, 276 

8 2 972 

9 13 717 

11 4 266 

16 11 76 

18 6 612 

19 2 932 

19 4 276, 930 

19 7—11,464,465,474 

20 1, 2 785 

20 7 996 

22 25 835 

23 6 957 

24 3 11 

24 10 28, 394 

26 1—3 774 

26 8 33 

29 9 769 

30 3 665 

31 15 . 2S6, 5S9— 594 

33 12 999 

33 13 283 

34 7 937 

34 11 964—970 

36 7 366 

37 3 165 

37 5 560, 606 

37 37 50 

39 4 £82— 487 

39 9 597 

40 5 939 

40 8 320 

43 4 . 6S5— 698,771 
45 3 . 75S, 7S2, 920 
45 11 770 



Ch. Ver. No. 

46 2 210 

47 4 . 282, 600—602 

48 14 693, 944 

49 15 12 

51 1 31, 44 

51 5 475—480 

51 11 . 526, 643, 644 

51 ]'/' 536, 640 

52 1 296 

55 17 929—946 

57 1—3 15, 16 

61 1 807, 808 

61 2 607—611 

62 1 15, 35 

63 1, 2 ...33, 68, 117 

63 3 366 

63 8 641 

65 1, 2 49, 154 

65 9, 13... 47, 48, 950 

956 

66 13 835 

68 18 , 891 

68 20 448 

71 15 301 

71 17 963—970 

72 10 779 

73 24—26 ... 10, 256, 

681, 685, 698 

77 7—12 56, 270 

77 19 281 

80 1 24—27 

84 11 231 

85 4 524 

S5 6 812—817 

85 7 809 

86 11 568 

87 3 .., 823 

87 5 884 

88 13 929—934 

89 1 289 

89 7 254 

89 15 768, 792 

90 1 484 

90 2 . 157, 258, 279 

90 5 962 

90 9 486 

90 12 488, 495 

91 10 ....... 166, 985 

91 11 668 

94 16 890 

95 3 963 

100 3 272, 277 

101 1 297 

103 1—4 290 

104 13 951 

104 34 677—679 

106 23 150 

107 14 479 

107 30 609, 665 

773 



Ch. Ver. No. 

109 4 800—817 

113 6 257 

116 7 563, 704 

116 12 284—287 

116 16 567, 573 

116 14—18 835 

US 22 187 

118 24 188, 753—765, 

798 

119 9 970 

119 18 469 

119 105 466, 468 

119 130 474 

119 136 907 

119 158 907 

119 165 695 

121 4 943 

122 1 116 

122 6 824, 834 

122 7 885 

125 1, 2 10 

127 2 946 

130 3 31, 100 

132 14 884, 885 

134 3 953 

135 1 449 

136 23 297, 360 

137 4 632 

138 2 465 

141 2 935, 986 

145 21 262, 450 

146 2 83, 302 

147 3, 4... 17, 20, 21, 

269, 299 

148 13 278 

Proverbs. 

3 19 275 

3 24 942 

3 33 9S9 

4 7 967, 968 

8 17 . 963, 966, 970 

8 22 306 

9 8, 9 236 

22 974 

23 17 983 

23 26 567 

27 1 482—495 

28 9 90 

28 13 40, S10 

29 18 914 

30 5 19 

JECCLESIASTES. 
2 24 600 

5 2 257 

5 4 835 

9 10 488—495 



INDEX. 



Cli. Yer. 
12 1 .... 
12 7 .... 



No. 
904. 970 
'724 



Song of Solomon. 

329 



1 3 
5 10 
5 16 



326-329 
870, 965 



Isaiah. 



1 3 521 

2 2 79S, 925 

2 3 631 

3 10, 11 ... 1, 50, 96, 

174, 213 

5 4 961 

6 1—3.150,252,253 

257, 310, 454 

6 5 787 

9 3 952 

9 6 405, 777 

11 10 921 

12 1 776 

12 3 776 

25 1 271 

25 9 300 

26 1 825 

26 3, 4... 10, 50, 592, 

655, 663, S24 

26 19 12 

29 11, 12 IS 

32 2 550 

33 17 699 

35 2 443, 909 

35 10 .., 926 

37 14—20 22 

38 9 52 

3S 14 525 

40 3 905 

40 9 288 

40 11 ...24—27, 852, 

975 

40 26 17—21 

40 29 657 

40 31 616 

41 10 610 

42 3 368 

42 21 98, 99, 122, 298 

43 2 664 

43 25 295 

44 3 854—858 

44 22 520 

45 19 ...34, 156, 969 
45 22 515 

49 15, 10. 398, 58S, 610 

50 10 632 

51 9 918, 919 

51 11 630 

51 22 399 



Ch. Ver. No. 

52 7 129, 499 

52 10 910 

53 1 888, 901 | 

53 3 357, 373 | 

53 4 378 

53 5 ...99, 373,379 

54 2 883 

55 1 504—522 

55 4 661, 662 

55 7 504, 522 

55 7, 8 295 

4*6 2 753—765 

>r 56 7 ... 83, 84, 767 

57 15 . 44, 73, 175, 
178, 257, 536, 640, 

775, 883 

58 13 753—765 

60 1, 3 105—107 

60 4 125, 909 

60 6 255 

60 19, 20 783, 824 

61 1 . 347, 350, 351 

61 10 685—698 

62 6 916 

63 10 643 

63 16 560 

64 5 785 

64 6 549 

64 7 812 

65 14 698 

66 1 775 

66 2 44 

66 20 926 

67 23 753—765 

Jeremiah. 

3 15 .844, 891—897 

3 22 520 

3 26 639 

5 24 S8 

9 1 907 

10 7 263 

10 25 978—987 

12 5 724 

14 22 225 

15 9 734,971 

15 16 467 

16 19 612 

17 8 1 

17 9 475—480 

23 6 314 

23 24 264 

23 29 522 

29 7 977, 1000 

31 1 978—987 

31 3 826 

31 17 734 

31 IS 537 

774 



Ch. Yer. No. 

31 33 688 

32 18 366 

50 5 710 

Lamentations. 

1 12 375 

3 22, 23... 3, 270,288, 
933 

3 24 108, 681, 685— 
698 

3 27, 32 200 

3 48 907 

3 58 665 

5 21 522 

EZEKIEL. 

3 22 679 

11 16 903 

11 19 . 522 

36 26 ."567,"568, 815 

36 37 812—817 

37 9 .440—442, 814 
—817, 916 

44 24 753, 765 

Daniel. 

3 16 993 

4 35—37 * 110 

6 10—23 : 993 

7 27 910 

9 4 800—811 

HOSEA. 

6 1 520, 521 

7 11 639 

11 8 528 

13 9 477 

13 14 12 

14 1, 2 114, 520 

14 3 22 

14 4 73 

14 5 441 

Joel. 
1 14 994 

Amos. 

1 9 840 

Jonah. 

1 6 522 

3 9 995 

MICAH. 

2 10 633, 70S 



TEXTS OF SCRIPTURE. 



Ch. Ver. :No. 

6 8 11 

7 18 295 

HABAKKUK. 

1 12 258 

2 2 276 

2 20 139 

3 2 . 115, 812, 817 

861 

3 6 15, 16 

3 17— 19... 10, 45,80, 
6*3, 681, 685—698 

Zephantah. 

3 12 615 

HAGGAI. 
2 7 309 



ZECHARIAH. 



1 5 


285, 719 


2 13 


267 


3 4 


694 


4 7 


292 


6 13 


401 


9 9 


406 


9 10 


920 


L3 1 


. 478, 510, 548 


MALACHI. 


1 11 


. 779, 798, 908 


1 12 


861 


3 6 


. 262, 588, 671 


3 16 


838 


4 2 


17 


MATTHEW. 


1 21 


328 


3 2 


, 523—538 


3 7 


514 


3 11 


. 442, 787, 859 


4 6 


945 


4 11 


389 


4 16 


323 


5 3- 


-11 690 


5 8 


261 


6 8 


, 589—594 


6 9 


....... 558, 559 


6 10 


915 


6 12 


535 


6 13 


636, 637 


6 25- 


-34... 589—594 


6 33 


957, 968 


7 7- 


-11 100 


7 12 


582 


7 13 


580, 645 



Ch. Ver. 


No. 


8 20 




. 348, 592 


8 25 




529, 607 


S 26 




608, 634 


9 13 




511 


9 20- 


-22 


532 


9 27 




351 


9 38 




895 


10 22 




631 


10 24 




348, 592 


11 28 


349, 507—522, 






547, 704 


11 29 




382 


12 18 




356 


12 20 




368 


13 24 




788, 790 
... 667 


13 41 




14 30 




529, 609 


14 36 




...... 532 


15 25 




607, 808 


18 20 


. 803, 804, 827 

ooo 


21 9 




ooo 

409 


21 16 




963. 973 


21 42 




187, 189 


22 4 




516—522 


22 10 




866 


22 21 




993 


24 3 




,. 701 


24 12 




928 


24 30 




70, 416 


24 31 




... 740 


25 6 




422, 619 


25 31 


70, 144, 417— 




420, 424, 669 


25 34 




419 


25 40 




55 


26 26- 


-29.. 


860—880 


26 36 




382 


26 39 




599 


27 29 




335, 374 


27 27- 


-35. 


2, 23 


27 45 




576 


27 42- 


-46 


23, 99 


28 1- 


-6.188,189, 380, 






385—394 


28 19 




850—858 




MARK. 


1 10 




, 430 


2 27, 28... 


753—765 


4 20 




790 


4 39 




166 


5 19 




, 813 


5 34 




532 


5 36 




539 


6 12 




523—538 


8 38 




622 


9 22 




808 


9 24 


. 478, 532, 802 



775 



Ch. Ver. No. 

10 14 850—858 

10 21 650—653 

10 28. 653 

10 47 . 332, 551, 648 

11 11 938, 946 

12 17 993 

13 26 424 

14 22—25... 860—880 

15 24—34 23 

16 1-6.380,385—388 

16 9 753—765 

16 15 899 

16 19 28, 67, 95, 389 

—394 

Luke. 



1 73 




146, 855 


2 7 




348 


2 10 




347" 


2 11 




147 


2 11- 


-U.. t 


342—347, 






445 


2 25 




777 


2 29 




717, 721 


4 18 


. 347 


, 350, 351 


4 22 




60, 699 


4 23 




904 


5 5 




888 


5 17 




.,, 789 


6 31 






6 40 




348, 592 


7 38 




527, 871 


8 11 




. , . 788 


8 18 




781, 786 


8 35 




362 


8 50 




539 


9 56 




498 


9 58 




348, 592 


10 5 




992 


10 18 




... 408 


10 39 




362 


10 42 


. 362, 967, 96S 


11 1 




... 806 


11 3 






11 4 




636 


12 32 




10 


12 36 




619 


12 49 




.. 817 


13 3 




523—538 


13 8 




961 


13 10- 


-17 


532 


13 29 




,.. 912 


14 17 




,, 512 


14 22 




... 513 


15 7- 


-10... 


555, 667 


15 17- 


-21.71 


—74,520, 






521, 527 


16 5- 


-15... 


287, 575, 






576, 864 



INDEX. 



Ch. Vcr. No. 

17 13 534 

18 1 29, 800 

18 13 . 71, 72, 525— 

53S 

18 15 854— S58 

18 16 963— 96G 

18 3S 809 

19 33 403 

19 41 502, 907 

21 19 216, 217 

22 17—20... 860—880 

23 33 383, 869 

23 34 23, 503 

23 35 503 

23 42 54S, 049 

23 46 721 

23 54 947 

23 56 753—765 

24 1 380 

24 23 386 

24 29 944 

24 32 680, 781 

24 49 892 

24 50 390, 792 

24 51 28, 95 

John. 

1 1 304 

1 4 783 

1 9 323 

1 14 . 318, 324, 345 

1 16 321 

1 17 470—472 

1 25 850 

1 36 : 327 

1 50 679 

2 1 988 

2 23 350 

3 8 553 

3 14 545 

3 16 . 293, 40S, 540 

3 17 497 

3 31 319 

4 10 63. 64, 505, 776 
4 24 67, 774 

4 35 909 

5 14—17 475 

5 28, 29 12 

6 32 339 

6 37 .504—522, 551 

6 44 826 

(? 51 867 

6 67 642 

6 68 .551, 552, 612, 

646 

7 37 . 505, 506, 518, 

519 

7 46 349 



Cli. Ver. No. 

8 10 526—528 

8 56 34G 

10 3, 4 318 

10 11 24—27 

10 16 822 

10 28 673 

11 5 222 

11 25 730 

11 35 369, 730 

11 56 870 

12 13 312 

12 21 504, 678 

12 26 573, 711 

12 32 ! 320, 377 

13 7 280—282 

13 8 875 

13 15 353 

14 2 705, 711 

14 6 333, 334 

14 15 579 

14 16 . 428, 432, 43S 

14 17 437 

14 19 . 338, 569, 625 

14 21 322 

14 23 944, 946 

14 26 431 

15 5 659, 867 

15 12 5S4, 585 

15 26 876 

16 S 435 

16 14 428— 440 

16 33 625 

17 4 3S1— 384 

17 24 74S 

18 11 608 

18 36 425 

19 23 23 

19 30 . 375, 381, 384 

506 

21 15 587, 588 

Acts. 

1 4 426 

1 9 28, 95 

2 1—14.425.427,922 

2 3, 4 780, 787 

2 17 922 

2 37 481, 527—530, 

816 

2 38 523, 538 

2 47 836 

3 15 879 

3 19 523—538 

3 21 " 298 

3 26 95 

4 11 187—189 

4 12 514 

4 25, 26 2, 505 

4 29 59 

776 



Ch. Vcr. 5io. 

5 31 ' 390 

6 3 846 

7 59 . 720, 725, 726 

8 39 839 

9 6 572 

10 36 414 

10 39 37C 

10 44 443 

13 2 844 

13 3 897—901 

15 6 880 

16 30 . 4S1, 527. 530 

17 11 • 461, 465, 469 

17 24 274 

17 28 469, 958 

17 30 523—533 

17 31 .144, 419—424 

18 21 847 

20 21 53.) 

20 28 828 

20 32 - S48, 849, 902 

20 38 843 

21 14 598 

•26 22 955 

26 28 645 

27 44 065 



ROMANS. 

1 16 .146, 462, 496, 

620, 621 

2 16 144 

3 10—19... 475—480 
3 20 542 

3 24 122 

4 6— S 40 

4 20 270 

5 1 477, 557 

5 10 . 338, 569, 625 

6 1 676 

6 2 578 

6 13 181, 564 

6 14 471 

7 9 523 

7 12 19 

7 19 537 

7 21 525, 640 

7 23 523 

8 3 473 

8 9 441 

8 14. 16... 436, 444, 

556. 560, 561, 676, 876 

8 22 928 

8 26 876 

8 28 10, 39, 132, 60,^? 

8 31 238 

8 34 335 

8 35 672 

8 38, 39 632 



TEXTS OF SCPJPTUKE. 



Ch. Ver. Xo. 

9 5 404 

10 1 502 

10 15 504 

10 18 ...17, 910, 913 

12 1 329 

12 9 830 

13 1 993 

14 8 502 

14 10 419, 421 

15 5 830 

15 10 406 

l Corinthians. 

1 9 270 

1 2, 13 319 

1 22, 23... 324, 370, 
371, 501 

1 30 .300, 479, 480, 

552 

2 2 . 372, 634, 887 
2 9 746 

2 10 459 

3 7 788 

3 11 514 

3 16 439 

3 21 685— 69S 

4 1 887 

4 7 873 

5 7 335, 336 

5 8 880 

6 11 433, 577 

6 17 573 

6 20 361, 566 

7 29 4S5— 495 

9 16 887 

9 24 617 

10 4 .109, 163, 549 

10 15 872 

10 17 842, 862 

10 31 934 

11 23 860 

11 24 877 

11 26 878 

12 3 437 

12 7, 11 818 

13 4 584 

13 8 586 

13 12 575 

13 13 583 

15 3, 4 380, 755 

15 10 . 292, 574, 666 

15 20 385 

15 26 . 716, 729, 924 

15 43 732 

15 45 475 

15 52 13, 740 

15 53 12 



Ch. Ver. Xo. 
15 56 722 I 

15 57 722 

16 9 817 j 

16 13 . 618, 628, 890 ! 

2 Corinthians. 

1 10 ...33, 614, 665 j 

1 21 670 

1 22 444 I 

2 12 817 ! 

3 2, 3 463 j 

4 4 304 1 

4 6 ..... 917 

4 18 700, 703 ! 

5 1 745 ! 

5 2 713 1 

5 4 76 | 

5 7 604, 745 j 

5 8 723, 745 

5 9 893 i 

5 14 363 I 

5 15 576 j 

5 17 439, 554 

5 18 293 

6 2 495 ! 

6 17 565, 833 [ 

6 18 560 

7 6 901 

8 5 . 563, 836, 842 

8 9 ...98,331,348, 

359 

9 8 296 | 

10 4 425 I 

12 9 658 I 

12 15 887 

13 5 32 

13 11 843, 847 

13 14 .433, 445, 796, j 

831 

GALATIANS. 

2 20 362, 544 

3 13 361, 471 

3 16 346 

3 24 477 

4 4 345 

4 6 556 

4 15 644 

5 11 863 

5 22 581, 692 

6 1, 2... 534, 585,832 

6 9 211 

6 12 372 

6 14 370. 371 

6 15 554 

EPHESIANS. 

1 4 294 I 

777 



Ch. 



Ver. Xo. 

6 298, 780 

7 295 

13 443 

17 434 

22 316, 518 

3 478 

7 299 

8 . 292, 294, 53!) 

10 277 

16 820, 821 

18 395 

10 149 

15 707, 708 

16 821 

IS 259 

19 331, 364 

5 . 708, 821, 862 

8 67,95,97 

10 391 

11 891. 896 

15 321 

30 .526, 585, 643; 

819 

31 . 584, 585, 830 

1 676 

8 682 

14 522 

24 829 

10 ... 14, 614, 890 

13 624, 628 

18 800 

PHILIPPIANS. 

20 887, 890 

21 . 571, 717, 726 

22 594 

23 .713. 723, 741, 

745 

25 693 

1 551 

5 581 

6 308 

7 355 

8 352, 868 

9 381, 393 

10 307 

11 314 

16 898 

29 845 

8, 9...7.V 102, 326^ 
543, 552, 684 

10 392 

13 . 424, 623, 703 

18 502 

20, 21 13. 738 

3 267 

4 656, 687 



INDEX. 



Ch. Ver. No. 

4 7 992 

4 8 11 

4 10, 11 590, 591 

4 11 844 

4 13 39 

4 18 592 

4 19 654 

COLOSSIANS. 

1 7 S97 

1 18 316 

1 19 659 

2 3 318 

2 6 644 

2 9 317 

2 15 Gl, 62 

3 2—4 13, 625, 

. 672, 703 

3 11 . 321, 638, 819 

4 3 900 

4 17 891 

1 THESSALONIANS. 

1 5 453, 789 

4 13 733 

4 16 70 

4 18 . 718, 730, 733 

5 17 . 298, 800, 805 

2 THESSALONIANS. 

1 4 651 

1 7 144, 417 

3 5 561 

1 Timothy. 

1 11 473 

3 8 846 

3 16 324, 389 

5 4 991 

6 6 590, 591 

6 11 967 

6 12 626, 890 

6 19 704 

6 21 796 

2 Timothy. 

1 9 294 

1 12 104 

2 3 627 

2 12 410 

2 19 635 

2 22 967 

3 15, 16 461, 464 

4 7 . 238, 247, 623 

725, 890 
4 8 629, 890 



Ch. Ver. No. 
Titus. 

1 5 844 

2 11 500 

2 12 579 

3 5 538 

Hebrews. 
l l 460 

1 3 .298, 304, 305, 
307, 311, 317 

1 6 333, 668 

1 8 60, 308 

1 14 ...44, 667, 668 

2 1 780, 781 

2 6 7,8 

2 9 411 

2 12 827 

2 17, 18. 354,369,396 

3 1 398 

3 2—6 472 

3 3 340 

3 4 274 

4 2 791 

4 3 799 

4 7 .140, 141, 493, 

494 

4 9 704 

4 11 948 

4 14 400 

4 15 .368, 396, 612, 
801, 802 

4 16 612, 801 

5 8 367 

6 12 . 718, 752, 856 

6 17 664, 671 

6 18 550, 671 

6 19 610, 611 

6 20 341 

7 24—27 397 

9 11 396 

9 14 432 

10 4 74, 546 

10 9 320 

10 23 269 

10 25 ... 33, 68, 766 

10 28 472 

11 1 .280, 540, 603, 

604 

11 8—10 603 

11 13—16.76,603,604, 
661, 706, 709, 741 
11 17 596 

11 40 . 708, 820, 856 

12 1 . 616, 617, 626 

12 2 540 

12 6—8... 280—282, 

651, 658 
12 9-41... 199, 200 

12 9 589 

77 8 



Ch. Ver. • No. 

12 12, 13 606 

12 22 .631, 707, 820, 
823 

12 24 . 794, 876, 921 

12 25 472 

13 1 .584, 585, 841, 

842 

13 5 592, 664 

13 8 157 

13 14 709 

13 17 889, 893 

13 21 795 

James. 

1 5 100 

1 12 652 

1 17 . 273, 284, 980 

1 18 553 

1 27 . 618, 976. 977 

2 5 687 

2 8 582 

2 15, 16 976, 977 

2 26 541 

3 5 580 

4 14 485, 486 

5 20 907 

1 Peter. 

1 2 831 

1 3,4 737 

1 5 669 

1 7 651 

1 8 696 

1 11 428 

1 13 619 

1 24 483 

2 6 187, 189 

2 7 326 

2 9 415, 823 

2 21 357, 358 

2 23, 24 99, 360, 

375, 871 

3 7 805 

3 8 . 584, 585, 830 

5 3 894 

5 7 . 291, 591, 593 
5 13 , 838 

2 Peter. 

1 5—8 11 

1 11 703, 724 

1 19 462, 474 

1 21 429, 461 

3 8 130, 259 

3 10—14 701 

1 JOHN. 
1 3 675 



TEXTS OF SCRIPTURE. 



Ch. Ver. ' No. 


1 5 


201, 682 


1 7 


. 682, 831, 906 


1 9 


40 


2 1 


.100, 261, 399, 




675 


2 11 


480 


3 1 


557 


3 2 


. 556, 711, 712 


3 9 




4 7 


,., 561, 584 


4 16 


586 


4 18 




5 7 


446, 447 


5 10 


462 




JUDE. 


6 


419 


24 


669 



REVELATION. 

1 5 365, 823 

1 6 303, 310, 330, 
402, 415, 823 
1 7 ...70,144,415 
416, 418 



Ch. Ver. No. 

1 10 188, 761 

1 11 615 

1 17 874 

1 18 406, 740 

1 20 889 

2 10 900 

3 5 267, 279 

3 11 927, 928 

3 17, 18 638 

3 19 618, 643 

3 20 509 

4 8 455 

4 11 273, 311 

5 8 303 

5 9 . 303, 335, 669 
5 12 307, 310, 311, 

315, 402, 411, 414 

5 13 . 337, 338, 451 

6 9 652, 669 

7 10 313, 452 I 

7 13, 14... 750—752 
7 16 710 

11 15 412 

14 6 911 



Ch. Ver. No. 
14 13 . 727, 731, 735 

14 15 952 

15 3 . 339, 340, 691 

19 1 453 

19 3 714 

19 5 254, 273 

19 6 407, 924 

19 11—16 62, 413 

19 16 317 

20 11 420 

20 12 279 

21 2, 3 693, 743 

744, 757 
21 4 . 710, 716, 747 
21 10 743 

21 26 825 

22 1—3.63, 133, 693, 

749 

22 5 741, 747 

22 9 252 

22 14 706 

22 17 . 505, 510, 511 
22 20 702, 725, 927, 
928 



779 



INDEX OF PECULIAK METRES. 



Xos 

104th Metre, or 10.10.11.11 121, 162, 248, 249, 313, 

608, 656, 698 

112th Metre, or L. M., 6 lines... 27, 295, 321, 363, 369, 
433, 503, 552, 561, 611, 661, 740, 771, 773, 887, 905 
113th Metre, or L. M., 6 lines, triplets, 143, 175, 242, 997 

148th Metre, or 6666,88 10, 15, 26, 62, 

120, 172, 228, 266, 318, 386, 392, 394, 396, 406, 409, 
412, 422, 446, 453, 513, 609, 758, 767, 923, 961, 969 

L. M. Double 20, 821 

C. M., 6 lines 46, 264, 590 

C. M. Double 259, 810, 856 

S. M. Double 59, 437, 566, 606, 655, 704, 822 

446.446, or 86,86, CM 168 

55,88,55 662 

5.5.11,5.5.11 375 

6s. Double 626 

6.4 494 

664,664 721 

664,6664 338, 544, 782, 917, 975, 987, 998 

668,668 136, 205 

6684,6684 256 

66,86,47 710 

67,Q7M66 449 

68,64 376 

780 



INDEX OF PECULIAR METRES. 

Nos'. 

vs., 6 lines 58, 94, 207, 255, 277, 322, 382, 451, 

501-, 506, 519, 557, 571, 575, 589, 867, 917, 988 

7s Double 151, 367, 454, 528, 550, 684, 724, 747, 

751, 762, 763, 809, 817, 924, 962 

7s., 6 lines, Irregular 728 

7.6 137 

7.6. Double 21, 35, 107, 112, 126, 306, 374, 508, 

686, 744, 770, 890, 912 

7.6. Double Peculiar Accent 514 

76,76,7776 703, 869 

777,5 332, 438, 533 

77,87, Double 316 

7.8 388 

8s., Peculiar Accent 49, 937 

8s., Double Peculiar Accent 615, 906 

8.6.6 942 

86,86,88 307, 348, 605 

86,886 261 

8.7 245, 372, 439, 777, 871, 945, 948, 985 

8.7., 6 lines 714, 878 

8.7. Double 273, 311, 323, 335, 364, 450, 551, 

653, 666, 726, 793, 796, 816, 823, 876, 992 

87,87,47 343, 384, 411, 418, 419, 511, 660, 766, 

768, 788, 792, 911 

87,87,77... .. 510 

87,87,88... 637 

87,87,887 64, 97, 215, 291, 416, 420 

87,87,88,7? 373 

886, Double... 110, 235, 362, 123, 424, 593, 631, 757, 931 

887, Double 148 

887,887,888 749 

888,4 599 

888,6 iia 399, 547, 940 

781 



INDEX OF PECULIAR METRES. 

KOS. 

888,6, Peculiar Accent 607 

8888,6666.8 66 

98,98,88 720 

10s 760, 914 

10.8,8.10 662 

10.11.10.11 375 

lis 76, 297, 610, 664 

11.12,12.10 455 

13.11.13.12, Irregular 733 



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